PATHOLOGY MCQ
BILIARY
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Question
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What kV range is best used for an UGI using barium sulfate (single contrast study)?
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80 to 90 kV
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90 to 100 kV
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100 to 125 kV
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125 to 140 kV
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In all barium work a high-kV technique is used (90–110 kV).
Detailed explanation-2: -90 to 100 kV range for Double Contrast. 80 to 90 kV range for Iodinated, water soluble contrast media.
Detailed explanation-3: -Single contrast upper GI technique is a method of imaging the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with fluoroscopy. “Single contrast” refers to imaging with barium or water-soluble contrast only, without the addition of effervescent granules.
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