Published August 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Metrizamide evaluation of the esophagus in infants

  • 1. Indiana Univ. School of Medicine, Indianapolis

Description

Barium and conventional hypertonic water-soluble contrast media (e.g., gastrografin) are not ideal contrast agents in the evaluation of the esophagus when leakage into the mediastinum or aspiration into the lung is possible. Metrizamide (Amipaque) is water-soluble and can be well visualized in isotonic solution. Three cases are presented where metrizamide was used successfully in the evaluation of suspected esophageal perforation or tracheoesophageal fistula

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Journal Title
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Volume
143
Journal Issue
2
Series
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Page Range
367-369
ISSN
0361-803X