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Radiopaque enteric contrast material is commonly employed for radiographic visualization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Traditionally for the upper GI tract, a barium sulfate mixture is ingested and traced radiographically as it passes through the oropharynx, hypopharynx, esophagus, and more distal GI tract. When there is a concern of perforation or obstruction, water-soluble contrast may be used.
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Singh, H., Neutze, J.A., Enterline, J.R. (2015). Fluoroscopic Evaluation of the Upper GI Tract and Small Bowel. In: Singh, H., Neutze, J., Enterline, J. (eds) Radiology Fundamentals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10362-4_30
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