Muhammad Asghar Bhatti, Asim Rahim, Sundas Sardar, Mustafa Ali Siddiqui, Mohammad Mohsin Khan.
Efficacy of Double Contrast Barium Meal Examination in Diagnosis of Acid Peptic Diseases.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;12(3):1182-5.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of double contrast barium meal examination as diagnostic and screening toll for Acid peptic ulcer diseases. Methods: The study was carried in radiology department MMDC and affiliated hospital , Ibnae-e Siena and Research Institute from January, 2018 to June, 2018. A total of 100 patients visiting medical and surgical outpatient and inpatient department of hospital with strong history of acid peptic ulcer diseases referred to radiology department for DCBM were included in the study. Results: The potential accuracy of double contrast barium meal was found 86%. The DCBM is considered to be the best screening and diagnostic tool. Conclusions : It is concluded from the study that DCBM is effective screening and diagnostic tool for acid peptic diseases.

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