Positive oral CT contrast improves detection of malignant deposits in intraabdominal nonsolid organs - EurekAlert

According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the selection of oral contrast agent and optimization of bowel preparation for oncologic CT could help avoid potentially severe clinical consequences of missed malignant deposits.

image: (A) Axial image from contrast-enhanced CT using positive oral contrast material, performed to monitor treatment response. Examination clinically interpreted as not showing metastatic disease. … [+3264 chars]

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