Postoperative octreotide and metoclopramide were used in all patients for 3 days.

The combination of metoclopramide with other effective antiemetic agents may provide improved protection.

Swallow-induced motility was recorded manometrically before and after treatment with physostigmine or metoclopramide.

In no case was it necessary to discontinue metoclopramide because of adverse drug reactions.

These were diagnosed as migraines and were usually fixed by taking paracetamol or metoclopramide.