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2022-10-01 23:03:21
Can berium meal x ray visualise appendix. Do berium meal x ray meal test used for diagnose of  appendicitis.?
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Barium meal is not the best technique for diagnosing appendicitis , CT is the best modality . Practically acute appendicitis is more often picked up by clinical examination and USG/ CT

Answered2022-10-02 01:14:57

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Ct is best

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