Open AccessGastrointestinal radiological investigations with a new pump device: Experimental and clinical experiences
Author(s) -
Andreas Wahlberg,
Urban Eriksson,
Anna Attefall,
Anders Andersson
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
upsala journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 2000-1967
pISSN - 0300-9734
DOI - 10.3109/2000-1967-218
Subject(s) - medicine , radiological weapon , barium , tube (container) , contrast medium , contrast (vision) , radiation exposure , saline , radiology , nuclear medicine , medical physics , anesthesia , optics , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , physics , engineering , mechanical engineering
In an earlier paper a new pump device for medical applications was described. This enabled a continuous flow of saline, barium contrast agent and gases. We now report further study of this device: The use of gases was experimentally studied to give a basis for use in CT-colonography. We also report experiences from injection of barium contrast agent via a naso-duodenal tube for radiological investigation of the small intestine in patients with gastrointestinal suffering. The radiation exposure to the x-ray staff was reduced. The investigation procedure was standardised and shortened.