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Glucagon-Induced Vasospasm of Hepatic Artery Branches During Visceral Angiography

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Glucagon is often used in radiology to decrease bowel motility for enhanced imaging, including visceral digital subtraction angiography. We present a case in which branch hepatic artery vasospasm followed the intravenous administration of glucagon during visceral angiography.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Room 1502, Durham, NC, 27710, USA

    T. Scott Dziedzic & Tony P. Smith

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Dziedzic, T.S., Smith, T.P. Glucagon-Induced Vasospasm of Hepatic Artery Branches During Visceral Angiography. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 31 (Suppl 2), 30–33 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-007-9172-9

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