The Effect of Moderate Alcohol Intake on Gallblader Motility: A Milk Ultrasonographic Study

Objectives: To assess the effect of periodic and moderate alcohol intake on gallbladder motility. Methods: The ultrasonographic ellipsoid method was used in 21 healthy male subjects: 12 non-alcohol and 9 alcohol drinkers. The stimulus for gallbladder contraction was 165 ml of half cream milk. Gallbl...

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Main Authors: Ugwu AC, Ohagwu CC, Ezeokeke U
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2008-01-01
Series:Libyan Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080423/AOP080423.pdf