The secret (GTN) of successful ERCP cannulation: a prospective randomised controlled study.

Authors :: Ghori, A.
Hallisey, M.
Nwokolo, C.
Loft, D.
Fraser, I.
Source :: Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Aug2002, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p634. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Assesses the effect of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) on the smooth muscle of the sphincter of Oddi, in terms of ease of cannulation at endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Side effects of GTN; Effect of GTN among the experienced endoscopists and trainees; Difference in the average time taken to achieve cannulation of the desired duct.

Subjects :: *NITROGLYCERIN
*CATHETERIZATION
*SMOOTH muscle
*SPHINCTER of Oddi
*ENDOSCOPIC retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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