Pharmacologically enhanced visualization of esophageal varices by Pro-Banthine.

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HomeRadiologyVol. 102, No. 2 PreviousNext Diagnostic RadiologyPharmacologically Enhanced Visualization of Esophageal Varices by Pro-BanthineA Preliminary Report1M. K. Dalinka22, E. H. SmithR. D. Wolfe33, D. Goldenberg44, D. E. LangdonM. K. Dalinka22, E. H. Smith, R. D. Wolfe33, D. Goldenberg44, D. E. LangdonAuthor Affiliations Department of Radiology Harvard Medical School25 Shattuck St. Boston, Mass. 02115M. K. Dalinka22E. H. SmithR. D. Wolfe33D. Goldenberg44D. E. LangdonPublished Online:Feb 1 1972https://doi.org/10.1148/102.2.281MoreSectionsPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In AbstractPro-Banthine, an atropine-like drug, was used to enhance visualization of esophageal varices in 17 patients in whom varices were suggested but not confirmed by conventional studies. Unequivocal esophageal varices were demonstrated in 9 of the 17 patients. When the diagnosis of esophageal varices is in doubt on conventional radiologic studies or when strong clinical evidence of varices is not accompanied by radiologic evidence, Pro-Banthine-enhanced esophagrams should be obtained. Pro-Banthine is contraindicated in glaucoma and should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease or prostatic hypertrophy.Article HistoryAccepted: Aug 1971Published in print: Feb 1972 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByEsophageal Varices: Evaluation with Esophagography with Barium versus Endoscopic Gastroduodenoscopy in Patients with Compensated Cirrhosis—Blinded Prospective Study1Evgeny Farber, , Doron Fischer, , Rami Eliakim, , Nira Beck-Razi, , Ahuva Engel, , Ella Veitsman, , Irit Chermesh, , Kamel Yassin, , Diana Gaitini, , Michael Libes, , Shai Linn, , Soboh Soboh, , and Yaacov Baruch, 1 November 2005 | Radiology, Vol. 237, No. 2Oesophageal varices: how reliable is a barium swallow?A ZGinai, H RVan Buuren, W C JHop, S WSchalm1993 | The British Journal of Radiology, Vol. 66, No. 784David J. Ott1988Jan1 | Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, Vol. 17, No. 1Comparison of Barium Swallow and Fibreoptic Oesophagoscopy for Diagnosis of Oesophageal Varices in Nairobi, KenyaS EThomas, K MDe Cock, K SRaja1984 | Tropical Doctor, Vol. 14, No. 2Effect of Lower Oesophageal Sphincter on Oesophageal VaricesJ.Miskowiak, F.Burcharth, L. I.Jensen1981 | Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 16, No. 7Glucagon in GastroenterologyL.Kreel1979Glucagon in Radiology — A ReviewLOUISKREEL1979 | Australasian Radiology, Vol. 23, No. 3HOW THE LOWER ŒSOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER AFFECTS SUBMUCOSAL ŒSOPHAGEAL VARICESJ.Miskowiak1978 | The Lancet, Vol. 312, No. 8103A comparative double-blind study of esophageal barium pastesRoscoe E.Miller, Stanley M.Chernish, Rocco L.Brunelle1977Dec1 | Gastrointestinal Radiology, Vol. 2, No. 1Detection and grading of oesophageal varices by fibre-optic endoscopy and barium swallow with and without BuscopanRichardWaldram, HeatherNunnerley, M.Davis, J.W.Laws, RogerWilliams1977 | Clinical Radiology, Vol. 28, No. 2Funktionsstörungen der SpeiseröhreMartin W.Donner1976Diseases of the EsophagusJ.Pringot, E.Ponette1974Recommended Articles RSNA Education Exhibits RSNA Case Collection Vol. 102, No. 2 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download