Improved methodology for the Grassi test for intraoperative determination of completeness of vagotomy.
WE Donovan, B Myers - The American Surgeon, 1979 - europepmc.org
WE Donovan, B Myers
The American Surgeon, 1979•europepmc.orgThe 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.
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.
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.
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