Methods of imaging the gastrointestinal tract 1. Plain film 2. Barium swallow 3. Barium meal 4. Barium follow-through 5. Small bowel enema 6. Barium enema 7. Ultrasound (US): (a) Transabdominal (b) Endosonography 8. Computed tomography (CT) 9. Magnetic resonance imaging…
Historical development of radiographic agents The first report of opacification of the urinary tract after intravenous (i.v.) injection of a contrast agent appeared in 1923 using an i.v. injection of 10% sodium iodide solution, which was at that time prescribed…
Radiology The procedures are laid out under a number of sub-headings, which follow a standard sequence. The general order is outlined below, together with certain points that have been omitted from the discussion of each procedure in order to avoid…