Cincinnati Children’s Compares Two Neutral Oral Contrast Agents
The Department of Radiology at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centercompared two neutral oral contrast agents and published their findings (Comparison of Two Neutral Oral Contrast Agents...
Current Trends with Oral Contrast in Diagnostic CT
Every hospital has its own set of protocols to address the needs of their patient population. When it comes to diagnostic CT, drinking protocols for oral contrast can vary from facility to facility.
Patient Satisfaction and Oral Contrast in CAT-Scan
Happy customers often turn into repeat customers. More importantly, they tell their friends about their positive experience. This is true for any business, including medical imaging.
Positive Oral Contrast for Acute Abdominal Pain in Emergency Imaging
There has been much debate in the last few years regarding the use of positive oral contrast for patients with acute abdominal pain in the ED setting.
Diagnosing Abdominal Disease: Two Exams, One Goal
Two of the exams used in the diagnosis of abdominal diseases include a routine CAT-Scan (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis, and small bowel enterography which can be performed in either CT or MRI.
To Drink or Not to Drink: An Honest Conversation about Oral Contrast
To drink or not to drink? That is the question radiologists have been struggling with when it comes to positive oral contrast.
Taste, Texture, and Patient Toleration in Enterography Prep
In small bowel imaging, distention is the name of the game. Unfortunately, in order to get the desired bowel distention for imaging, patients must ingest a large volume of fluid: usually 1350 –...
Reducing Risk Factor of Repeated Pleural Punctures in CT-Guided Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
Transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB) is integral in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
The Emergence of CT and MR Enterography for Diagnosing Crohn's Disease
The number one cause of office visits to primary care physicians (PCPs) is gastrointestinal symptoms. In the more simple cases, the PCP armed with an arsenal of modern drugs can treat the patient,...
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