Abstract
During halothane anaesthesia the hepatic blood flow may be reduced. This effect interferes with the angiographic investigation of the liver and this is demonstrated by the case presented.
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Mortensson, W., Nilsson, J. Effect of halothane on arterial hepatic flow as reflected at coeliac angiography. Pediatr Radiol 5, 183–185 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973989
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