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What is a BARIUM ENEMA?

Barium Enema is a contrast-enhanced X-ray examination of the large intestine using barium sulfate. It helps evaluate colorectal polyps, tumors, diverticular disease, bowel strictures, inflammatory bowel disease, and other abnormalities affecting the colon and rectum.

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Also known as/ Other names: Lower GI Series, Barium Enema Study, Contrast Enema Study, Colon X-ray with Barium
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What is a Barium Enema?

A Barium Enema is a contrast-enhanced X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). Barium sulfate is introduced into the rectum through a small tube to coat the lining of the bowel, allowing detailed X-ray and fluoroscopic images to be obtained.

Why is a Barium Enema performed?

This examination is commonly performed to evaluate chronic constipation, unexplained changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, diverticular disease, colorectal polyps, colorectal tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel strictures, and other abnormalities affecting the large intestine.

Which parts of the bowel are examined during the test?

The examination evaluates the rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, and cecum, providing detailed images of the entire large intestine.

Can a Barium Enema detect polyps or colorectal cancer?

Yes. A Barium Enema can identify colorectal polyps, tumors, abnormal growths, and other structural changes that may require further evaluation with colonoscopy.

Can this examination detect diverticular disease?

Yes. It can clearly demonstrate diverticula (small pouches in the colon wall) and help evaluate complications associated with diverticular disease.

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