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Intravenous cholangiography using ioglycamate (Biligram) infusion

A report on 150 cases

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Atrial is reported using ioglycamate (Biligram) drip infusion on 150 patients. Satisfactory demonstration of the biliary tree was obtained in 115 (76 per cent) patients. Side effects were minimal and no serious complications occurred. The use of this contrast medium in a 12 hour drip in cases of jaundice is discussed.

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    Dermot F. Cantwell

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Cantwell, D.F. Intravenous cholangiography using ioglycamate (Biligram) infusion. Ir J Med Sci 143, 325–329 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03004784

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