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  • Title: Non-absorbable fat-dense oral contrast agent for abdominal computed tomography.
    Author: Zwaan M, Gmelin E, Borgis KJ, Rinast E.
    Journal: Eur J Radiol; 1992; 14(3):189-91. PubMed ID: 1563426.
    Abstract:
    Opacification of the gastrointestinal tract for CT scanning is usually achieved by oral administration of a diluted iodine solution or barium suspension. As high-density contrast agents often cause image degrading artifacts, we investigated the value of a paraffin-methylcellulose emulsion as an oral CT scanning agent. Diseases of the intestinum were clearly outlined with paraffin emulsion, and image degrading artifacts were virtually not encountered.
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