enema

Introduction

Infusion of fluid through the rectum into the colon

Indications

• fleets enema: relief of constipation
• air-contrast barium enema: visualization of the colonic mucosa
• therapeutic: reduction of intussusception or other intraluminal obstruction (eg, meconium ileus)

More general terms

• clinical procedure

More specific terms

• barium enema; air contrast barium enema (lower GI series)
• enema for fecal impactation
• enema for intestinal obstruction
• fleets enema