Posted by Kate Murphy on July 1st, 2008

Milk CowSimple whole milk may be as effective in barium drinks to distend and outline the intestinal tract so it can be clearly seen during a CT scan.

Radiologists at Columbia University randomly gave patients who were having CT scans of their abdomen and pelvis either whole milk or a drink containing barium (VoLumen).  In addition, intravenous contrast was used to enhance images. Read the rest of this entry »