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The effects of ergometrine on the lower oesophageal sphincter tone at caesarean section. British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology DIMOPOULOS, G. E., Brock-Utne, J. G., Downing, J. W., Edwards, H., MOSHAL, M. G. 1979; 86 (10): 777-781
Abstract
The effect of intravenous ergometrine 0.5 mg during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section on lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) function was investigated in eight patients. Ergometrine increased the LOS pressure markedly (p less than 0.005).
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