Oral administration of amipaque in obstruction of the colon.
Nine adult patients with complete obstruction of the colon on barium enema examination were evaluated after oral administration of Amipaque. This water-soluble iodinated contrast material proved useful in the diagnosis of obstructive lesion, outlining the narrowed segment and the more proximal colon. There were no side effects.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008793:Metrizamide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D008793:Metrizamide