The effective use of acai juice, blueberry juice and pineapple juice as negative contrast agents for magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in children
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Pediatr Radiol
Abstract
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is commonly performed in the evaluation of known or suspected pancreaticobiliary disease in children. The administration of a negative oral contrast agent can improve the quality of the examination without significant additional cost. We describe our experience with certain brands of acai juice, blueberry juice and pineapple juice as negative oral contrast agents in children. We believe these fruit juices are safe, palatable and may improve MRCP image quality.
Volume Number
44
Issue Number
7
Pages
883-887
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/02/28
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Radiology
PMID
DOI
10.1007/s00247-014-2884-5