Esophagram, Gastrografin: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Esophageal Perforation:
A water-soluble contrast (such as gastrografin) should be used instead of barium in order to reduce midiastinal irritation. However, it is less sensitive than a barium esophagram
A water-soluble contrast (such as gastrografin) should be used instead of barium in order to reduce midiastinal irritation. However, it is less sensitive than a barium esophagram
Associated Diagnoses:
Accuracy not specified