ISSN:
1573-2568
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Conclusion With rare exception, the tolbutamide gastric analysis has been shown to be a reliable indicator of clinical status in postsurgical peptic ulcer patients. In this group the side effects were rare and, when present, were very mild. Bad risk patients, considered unacceptable for an insulin gastric analysis, tolerated the entire tolbutamide test procedure without any ill effects. Only one serious reaction was observed in a patient in whom unexpected fasting hypoglycemia was overlooked. Our experience strongly suggests that tolbutamide is a useful supplementary test for evaluating the adequacy of vagotomy and/or antrectomy. In poor risk patients and the aged, the tolbutamide test is the procedure of choice.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02232972
