Secretin enhances [14C]erythritol clearance in unanesthetized dogs.

To determine the effect of secretin infusion on clearance of inert markers into bile, unanesthetized dogs fitted with Thomas cannulas received continuous infusions of [14C]erythritol and [3H]inulin throughout study. Taurocholic acid administered sequentially at 9.0, 20.

Hepatic and renal metabolism of somatostatin-like immunoreactivity. Simultaneous assessment in the dog.

The hepatic and renal metabolism of somatostatin-like immunoreactivity (SLI) was assessed simultaneously in an in vivo dog model. The hepatic extraction of this peptide was 29.4 +/- 2.

Hemorrhage from ileal varices after total proctocolectomy.

We report two cases of hemorrhage from ileal varices developing after total proctocolectomy for chronic ulcerative colitis. Intermittent peristomal bleeding preceded life-threatening hemorrhage from tru ileal varices proximal to the stoma. Management by portacaval shunting was effective and has not resulted in encephalopathy.