Barium Enema X-Ray

A well-lubricated enema tube is inserted gently into the rectum. Then barium contrast material is slowly put into the colon. At certain times, X-ray pictures called spot films are taken of different areas of the colon.

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Barium Enema X-Ray

Barium enema and how it looks on an X-ray

A well-lubricated enema tube is inserted gently into the rectum. Then barium contrast material is slowly put into the colon. At certain times, X-ray pictures called spot films are taken of different areas of the colon.

Current as ofMarch 28, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP – Gastroenterology

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Adam Husney MDE. Gregory Thompson MDJerome B. Simon MD FRCPC FACPMartin J. Gabica MD

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