What is Double-contrast Barium Enema? Double-contrast barium enema is a radiological technique that can be used to screen individuals for colorectal cancer. It is preferred in individuals who cannot ...

An air contrast barium enema is a test for your colon. These days, doctors don’t use it as often to look for colorectal cancer. Instead, it’s more common to get a colonoscopy, which can find smaller ...

Is single-contrast barium enema acceptable management for the patient following unsuccessful colonoscopy? Is air contrast better, or should a repeat colonoscopy be planned? The question posed is ...

Barium enema is a kind of ad hoc procedure to a regular x-ray, in order to get a clear image of the large intestine. X-rays are unable to penetrate the metal barium. Hence, a thick white liquid ...

Q: Which doctor should I visit to get a double-contrast barium enema done? A: You should visit your health care provider if you are interested in getting a Double-contrast barium enema done. He will ...

To the Editor: The Clinical Practice article by Inadomi (Jan. 12 issue) 1 did not mention the potential role of double-contrast barium enema. Double-contrast barium enema, sometimes referred to as air ...

Barium enema is one of the most recommended medical tests used to diagnose and evaluate problems in a person’s large intestines, which includes the colon and rectum. While most people are apprehensive ...

What is a barium enema? The aim of this investigation is to visualise the large bowel or colon with the use of X-rays and a contrast medium called barium sulphate. The contrast medium is instilled ...

A barium enema, in principle, is similar to a barium meal or barium follow-through but is used specifically to obtain X-ray images of the large intestine. Unlike the barium meal and follow through ...