Evaluation of three effervescent agents for double-contrast upper gastrointestinal radiography

Robert E. Koehler; Philip J. Weyman; Robert J. Stanley; Joseph K.T. Lee; Dennis M. Balfe

doi:10.1007/BF01890234

Evaluation of three effervescent agents for double-contrast upper gastrointestinal radiography

Robert E. Koehler, Philip J. Weyman, Robert J. Stanley, Joseph K.T. Lee, Dennis M. Balfe

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Abstract

The agent used to introduce gas into the stomach is an important factor in determining the quality of double-contrast upper gastrointestinal radiography. The efficacy of 3 effervescent agents formulated for use in double-contrast upper gastrointestinal radiography was evaluated in 300 patients. Patients found 2 granular preparations (E-Z-Gas granules and Baros) easier to swallow than a powdered agent (E-Z-Gas powder). Bubble formation and flocculation of barium in the stomach were less of a problem with Baros. Differences in mucosal coating and visualization of areae gastricae were not statistically significant.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	111-114
Number of pages	4
Journal	Gastrointestinal Radiology
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01890234
State	Published - Dec 1981

Keywords

Double contrast, technique
Effervescent agents
Gastrointestinal tract, radiography

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