By : Fatimah Bassem Alshiekh

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Barium Enema

What is Barium Enema? Is an x-ray examination of the colon .

When the lower gastrointestinal tract is filled with barium, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function.

Indications of Barium Enema

A physician may order a lower GI examination to detect:-benign tumors (such as polyps).

-cancer.-ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease).

-Hirschsprung disease in children.-Diagnose IBD

The procedure is frequently performed to help diagnose symptoms such as:

-chronic diarrhea.-blood in stools.

-constipation.-irritable bowel syndrome.

-unexplained weight loss.-a change in bowel habits.

-suspected blood loss.-abdominal pain.

Contraindication

1-Pregnancy .2-Allergy to iodinated

contracted materia .

Disadvantages

1-Distention of the colon is uncomfortable .

2-only a few patients find it very painful .

3-Any X-ray test procedure involves some risk of radiation exposure .

4-conctipation after the procedure. 5-Complications of Abases or

Peritonitis.

How does the patient prepare for a barium enema?

1-Empty the colon By : eliminate as much fecal material from the colon and rectum as is possible , Fasting and use laxative.

2-remove jewelry, removable dental appliances, eye glasses and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images.

Equipment

How is the procedure performed?

Normal Result

Hirschsprung's disease