Euterpe olerácea (aça [formula omitted]) as an alternative oral contrast agent in MRI of the gastrointestinal system: preliminary results

Using contrast agents is a common practice in medical imaging protocols. Paramagnetic properties of certain compounds present in contrast agents can affect magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals. For abdominal applications, they are usually injected, but may also be administered orally. However, t...

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Published in:	Magnetic resonance imaging Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 389 - 393
Main Authors:	Córdova-Fraga, T., de Araujo, D.B., Sanchez, T.A., Elias, J., Carneiro, A.A.O., Brandt-Oliveira, R., Sosa, M., Baffa, O.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-04-2004
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Arecaceae Brazil Contrast Media - administration & dosage Euterpe oleracea Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis Gastrointestinal imaging Gastrointestinal Tract - anatomy & histology Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Oral contrast Plant Preparations - administration & dosage Stomach Stomach - anatomy & histology Brazil Stomach Oral contrast MRI Gastrointestinal imaging
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