title: Demonstration of duodenal ulcers using micronized vs nonmicronized barium preparations.
abstract: Most radiologists agree that micronized barium is superior to regular USP barium in demonstrating ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. The authors present the results of a study which shows the differences in reliability of the two substances in demonstrating duodenal ulcers.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate