A medical balloon (10) is made radiographic such as by incorporating a radiopaque foil (36) or film layer (35). The radiopaque foil or film layer may be placed between an inner layer (30) and an outer layer (32) of a non compliant balloon wall. The foil or film may provide the balloon with a radiographic quality from a first end to a second end in the absence of an inflation fluid. The balloon may be provided with the foil or film in a manner that provides a first section such as the barrel (16) with a first radiographic quality and a second section such as the cone (18 20) with a second radiographic quality. The film may also be applied as a decal or applique to the external surface of a balloon shaped body. Related methods are also disclosed.
