Roentgenologic Examination of the Small Bowel—An Improved Technique

摘要

In examination of the small intestine, shortened transit time and improved quality were achieved by using the following items of regimen: 1, No laxative; 2, nothing by mouth for 8 hours before examination; 3, 600 ml of micropulverized barium sulfate; 4, patient to lie in right decubitus position for at least one hour between films; and 5, ingestion of 200 ml of cool tap water a half hour after the start of the examination.