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barium enema; air contrast barium enema (lower GI series)
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:
1) GoLytely the evening prior to procedure (4 liters).
2) 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
General
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
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