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gastrografin enema ? - ataxicgait - ArchivalUser - 10-17-2007

what is this test ? i don't know about this test's method and
its indication. please clarify me.


0 - ArchivalUser - 10-17-2007

meconium ileus


0 - ArchivalUser - 10-17-2007

gastrografin is a contrast medium that is less toxic if get out of organs
For example if you suspect esophageal perforation and need to do contrast studies, do it with gastrografin, if goes to mediastinum is less toxic than barium or others