American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 143, Issue 2, 367-369
Copyright © 1984 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Metrizamide evaluation of the esophagus in infants
T Belt
and
MD Cohen
Barium and conventional hypertonic water-soluble contrast media (e.g., Gastrografin) are not ideal contrast agents in the evaluation of the esophagus when leakage into the mediastinum or aspiration into the lung is possible. Metrizamide (Amipaque) is water-soluble and can be well visualized in isotonic solution. Three cases are presented where metrizamide was used successfully in the evaluation of suspected esophageal perforation or tracheoesophageal fistula.