Whole Milk Is Effective And Cost-Effective As Oral Contrast Agent

An item commonly found in many homes - whole milk - is just as effective, costs less and is easier on the patient than a diluted (0.1%) barium suspension that is also commonly used as an oral contrast agent in conjunction with CT to examine the gastrointestinal tract, a new study finds.The study included 215 patients undergoing abdominal and pelvic CT, said Chi Wan Koo, MD, lead author of the study.

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on June 10th, 2008