barium enema (lower GI series)

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Introduction

Air contrast barium enema (ACBE).

Indications

detection of colorectal carcinoma
evaluation of extent of inflammatory bowel disease
evaluation of other colonic disease
- diverticulosis
- intussesception
- CMV colitis
- Hirschsprung's disease
- intestinal obstruction

Preparation

GoLytely the evening prior to procedure (4 liters).
reglan 10 mg PO may be added

Procedure

x-rays of the abdomen are taken while the colon is filled with barium through the rectum

More general terms

radiography (roentgenography)

References

↑ Lower GI Series https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/lower-gi-series
↑ Wikipedia: Lower gastrointestinal series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_gastrointestinal_series
↑ Prescilla RP: eMedicinehealth: Barium Enema http://www.emedicinehealth.com/barium_enema/article_em.htm

Patient information

barium enema (lower GI series) patient information

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