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enema
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)
Specific
barium enema; air contrast barium enema (lower GI series)
enema for fecal impactation
enema for intestinal obstruction
fleets enema
General
clinical procedure
References
CPT