[Simple prescription for double-contrast presentation of the stomach]

The prescription of a barium sulfate suspension suitable for the purposes of the double contrast radiograph of the stomach is reported. All chemical substances necessary for this may be got in every pharmacy. The method of the radiological examination inaugurated by Shirakabe is described with a slight methodical change. It is suited for all kinds of diagnoses (hiatal hernias, diverticula, ulcera, benign and malignant tumours, changes of the relief of mucosal foulds and so on) does not serve only for the early recognition of gastric cancer.