Improved methodology for the Grassi test for intraoperative determination of completeness of vagotomy

The Grassi test for completeness of vagotomy is a useful adjunct to vagotomy that aids the surgeon in severing all the vagal innervation of the acid-producing portion of the stomach. The Congo Red stick allows the surgeon to perform the Grassi test with a significant reduction in the amount of equip...

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Published inThe American surgeon Vol. 45; no. 12; p. 780
Main Authors Donovan, W E, Myers, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1979
Subjects
Congo Red - administration & dosage
Gastric Juice - secretion
Humans
Stomach Ulcer - surgery
Vagotomy - methods
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Summary:The Grassi test for completeness of vagotomy is a useful adjunct to vagotomy that aids the surgeon in severing all the vagal innervation of the acid-producing portion of the stomach. The Congo Red stick allows the surgeon to perform the Grassi test with a significant reduction in the amount of equipment and personnel required by either pH electrode or liquid Congo Red methods.
ISSN:0003-1348