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== Double-contrast barium enema == ...ormalities. The term originates from the use of two contrasting materials, barium and air, to visualize the internal structure of the colon and rectum.

|Term=Barium enema ...ced into the large intestine and rectum and then X-rays are taken to check for possible disorders of these organs

...an [[ultrasound]] or [[CT scan]]. A [[barium enema]] may also be used both for diagnosis and treatment. ...the intestine back into place. This is usually done using a barium or air enema. In some cases, surgery may be required.

== Barium Sulfate == ...r. It occurs as the mineral barite, which is the main commercial source of barium and materials prepared from it.

...] such as an [[abdominal X-ray]] or [[CT scan]]. In some cases, a [[barium enema]] or [[colonoscopy]] may be used. Treatment for intestinal volvulus usually involves surgery to untwist the intestine and r

...ical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as a [[barium enema]] or [[CT scan]]. * [[Barium enema]]: A type of X-ray used to examine the colon.

...agents can be classified into two main types: [[Iodinated contrast]] and [[Barium sulfate]]. ...[[gastrointestinal tract]] (GIT) studies. It is administered orally or by enema to outline the GIT in X-ray imaging.

Defecography involves the patient expelling a soft [[Barium]] paste that has been inserted into the rectum. The expulsion is recorded o Defecography is indicated for patients with symptoms of obstructed defecation, such as [[Constipation]],

...nostic tests may include a [[colonoscopy]], [[sigmoidoscopy]], or [[barium enema]]. Treatment for rectal bleeding depends on the underlying cause. It may involve lifestyle c

...diagnostic tests such as [[colonoscopy]], [[sigmoidoscopy]], and [[barium enema]]. In some cases, [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]] may also be used. Treatment for hematochezia depends on the underlying cause. It may involve medications, d

...ected areas of the body from surrounding tissue, providing a clearer image for diagnosis. ...X-rays of the digestive system. They are usually swallowed or given as an enema.

...he Greek words "micros" meaning small, and "kolon" which is the Greek term for the large intestine. "Hypoperistalsis" is derived from the Greek words "hyp ...ies of tests including abdominal ultrasound, abdominal X-ray, and a barium enema may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

There are several types of contrast agents, each used for different imaging techniques and purposes. These include: ...s a white powder that's mixed with water and then swallowed or given as an enema.

...ent's medical history, and certain tests. These tests may include a barium enema, anorectal manometry, and a rectal biopsy. Treatment for Hirschsprung's disease usually involves surgery to bypass or remove the dis

* [[Adipose tissue]] - another term for fatty tissue; it stores energy, insulates, and cushions the body ...]] - normal contractions of the uterus after childbirth that usually occur for the first few days after delivery