A randomized trial of iohexol versus amidotrizoate in endoscopic retrograde pancreatography

A. Reimer Jensen*, A. Malchow-Mosller, Peter Matzen, J E Larsen, F. Mosller, Jens Rikardt Andersen, E. Magid

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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 languageEnglish
Book seriesScandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume20
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)83-86
Number of pages4
ISSN0036-5521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Contrast media
  • Endoscopic pancreatography
  • Hyperamylasemia
  • Pancreatic-type isoamylase

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