INVESTIGATION OF CHOICE Contd...

*IOC in Mucosal study - Flexible Endoscopy

*IOC in Esophagial perforation (diagnosis) : Thin Barium Swallow.

(Note : Safest contrast in Tracheo-Esophagial Fistula - AIR > DAONOSIL)

*IOC in Deep Vein Thrombosis - Duplex Ultrasonography

(point to be noted here : "Most accurate for diagnosing DVT is - FIBRINOGEN SCAN)

*Best Method for detecting arterial trauma is - ARTERIOGRAPHY

*IOC in Aortic Aneurysm - Helical CT

INVESTIGATION OF CHOICE

Hi all, under this section various IOCs will be posted.

IOC in Bronchiectasis - Spiral CT.

IOC in Pulmonary sequestration - Descending Abdominal Aortogram > CECT.

IOC in Motility disorders like Achalasia - Manometry

IOC in GE Reflux - 24 hr pH measurement

IOC in paraesophagial hernia - Barium meal + swallow