Abstract
To evaluate whether a low-osmolar contrast medium could decrease hyperamylasemia after endoscopic retrograde pancreatography, a prospective randomized double-blind trial of 54 consecutive patients with suspected pancreatic disease referred for endoscopic retrograde pancreatography was performed. The low-osmolar contrast medium iohexol and high-osmolar amidotrizoate were used. No statistically significant differences with regard to rise in pancreatic-type amylase, pain reaction, or diagnostic information were found. No case of acute pancreatitis was observed.
Original language | English |
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Book series | Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 83-86 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0036-5521 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Contrast media
- Endoscopic pancreatography
- Hyperamylasemia
- Pancreatic-type isoamylase