Comparison of Rapid Intravenously and Orally Administered Contrast Mediums for Routine Gall-Bladder Study

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THIS study was initiated to determine the comparative effectiveness of intravenously administered and orally administered cholecystographic mediums for routine use in x-ray examination of the gall bladder. The recent introduction of iodipamide (disodium N,N-adipyl-bis [3 amino-2,4,6-triiodobenzoate]) solution, 20 per cent iodipamide sodium¶ for nonoperative choledochography and cholecystography stimulated our interest in the use of this substance for routine gall-bladder visualization. No attempt was made to evaluate the applicability of iodipamide for examination of the extrahepatic biliary ducts since this has been discussed in other communications.1 2 3 Methods and MaterialsThe 68 cases studied in this series were selected at random, the . . .

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