The effective use of acai juice, blueberry juice and pineapple juice as negative contrast agents for magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in children

Pediatr Radiol. 2014 Jul;44(7):883-7. doi: 10.1007/s00247-014-2884-5. Epub 2014 Feb 27.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is commonly performed in the evaluation of known or suspected pancreaticobiliary disease in children. The administration of a negative oral contrast agent can improve the quality of the examination without significant additional cost. We describe our experience with certain brands of acai juice, blueberry juice and pineapple juice as negative oral contrast agents in children. We believe these fruit juices are safe, palatable and may improve MRCP image quality.

MeSH terms

  • Ananas*
  • Beverages*
  • Blueberry Plants*
  • Child
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance / methods*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Euterpe*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional

Substances

  • Contrast Media