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Pharmacocholangiography.

F A Burgener

    Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Atropine increased bile iodine concentration during intravenous cholangiography in dogs, suggesting it may improve biliary tree opacification, especially in liver dysfunction. Ouabain had no significant effect.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Intravenous cholangiography (IVC) is crucial for visualizing the biliary tree.
    • Opacification of the biliary tree can be challenging, particularly in patients with hepatic dysfunction.
    • Understanding agents that modulate bile composition and flow is important for diagnostic imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of ouabain, atropine, and sodium taurocholate on bile flow and bile iodine concentration.
    • To determine if these agents can enhance biliary opacification during IVC.

    Main Methods:

    • The study utilized 4 cholecystectomized dogs under general anesthesia with complete bile diversion.
    • Iodipamide was administered intravenously.
    • Ouabain, atropine, and sodium taurocholate were infused at varying rates and their effects on bile flow and iodine concentration were measured.

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    Main Results:

    • Ouabain showed no significant effect on bile flow or iodine concentration.
    • Atropine increased bile iodine concentration by up to 19%, with a 5% reduction in bile flow at the lowest dose.
    • Sodium taurocholate at the lowest infusion rate yielded the highest bile iodine concentration and lowest bile flow.

    Conclusions:

    • Atropine premedication may improve biliary tree opacification in IVC.
    • Low bile salt plasma levels, potentially induced by agents like taurocholate, might enhance diagnostic imaging.
    • These findings suggest strategies to improve contrast visualization in the biliary system, especially in cases of hepatic dysfunction.