A procedure in which a liquid that contains barium sulfate is put through the anus into the rectum and colon. Barium sulfate is a silver-white metallic compound that helps show pictures of the colon, rectum, and anus on an x-ray.
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A radiographic diagnostic procedure that involves the introduction of a barium containing contrast material into the lower gastrointestinal tract via the anus. X-rays taken after instillation of the barium will outline the course and anatomy of the lower GI tract. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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The use of a radiopaque barium suspension in a roentgenologic examination to image the colon, and define the anatomy of the large intestine and rectum.
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A type of x-ray of the bowel. To make a better picture, a liquid called barium is put into the bowel before the x-ray is taken. See barium enema section.
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As above, to outline the colon/rectum
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(BE) Type: Term Definitions: 1. a type of contrast enema; administration of barium sulfate suspension, a radiopaque medium, for radiographic and fluoroscopic study of the lower intestinal tract.
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Our Barium enema Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Barium enema Barium enema: A series of x-rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x-rays. These x-rays pe...
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What is a barium enema? A barium enema is a special X-ray test used to examine the large bowel (colon and rectum). The bowel does not show up well on plain X-rays. However, if the bowel wall is coated with barium, a white liquid which shows up on X-rays, it makes it possible to examine the bowel. The examination is routinely done as a...
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n] - contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions
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a technique in which barium is placed into the large intestine and rectum and then X-rays are taken to check for possible disorders of these organs
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noun contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions
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A barium enema is a series of x-rays of the lower gastrointestinal tract. The barium enema procedure consists of the insertion of barium (a radiolucent solution) to coat the lower gastrointestinal tract. The barium coats the lower gastrointestinal tract and x-rays are taken. On X-ray, areas in which the barium
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a procedure done to evaluate the large intestine for abnormalities. A fluid called barium that shows up well on X-rays is given into the rectum as an enema. An X-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages), and other problems.
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