a technique in which barium is placed into the large intestine and rectum and then X-rays are taken to check for possible disorders of these organs

The use of a radiopaque barium suspension in a roentgenologic examination to image the colon, and define the anatomy of the large intestine and rectum. image

A radiologic procedure used to examine the lower digestive tract. A short tube is placed posteriorally into the rectum and a barium solution is injected, followed by air. X-rays are then taken that show the lining of the lower bowel and various diseases.

An x-ray examination of the entire colon. A contrast medium (barium) is inserted as an enema into the rectum. The test allows the visualization of the colon on an x-ray picture. If polyps or cancer are present, they can usually be seen on this type of x-ray.

Insertion of barium into the intestines for x-ray examination

An enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. It is given to a patient to outline the intestines for x-rays, and CT scans.

An x-ray procedure during which a special, white chalky liquid is passed into the colon through the anus. This liquid contains barium, a compound that is highly visible on x-rays film allowing the radiologist to see possible abnormalities in the colon.

contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions

a hospital test that involves placing a fluid containing barium (a substance which shows up on X-rays) into the bowel via the rectum

an examination of the large bowl (part of the intestines) with the use of a fluoroscope, which uses X-rays to capture a moving image of an organ while it is functioning

an older test which consists of inserting a tube into the anus, coating the lining of the colon with liquid barium and distending it with air

an X-ray exam of the large intestine (colon)

an x-ray exam that allows a physician to see the movement of the colon and large intestines

an X-ray exam used to help diagnose certain problems in the lower bowel

an X-ray of the large intestine, the lower part of your bowel

an x-ray of your large intestine (large bowel)

an x-ray study in which a small tube is inserted into the patients rectum and the large intestine is filled with barium

an x-ray test of the large bowel

an x-ray test used to examine the colon and rectum of the lower digestive tract

an x-ray test used to view the colon after it is coated with a liquid that lights up on the x-ray

a procedure (done through a special x-ray ) for examining the large bowel (colon and rectum)

a procedure in which the colon is filled with liquid barium and x-rays are taken to reveal pouches in the colon wall, narrowing of the colon, or other abnormalities

a procedure in which x-rays and barium are

a procedure in which x-ray s and barium are used to examine your intestine s and rectum

a procedure to examine your colon (large intestine or large bowel)

a procedure used to examine the lining of the colon and rectum

a radiographic (x-ray) examination of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract

a radiological technique that used to be very popular for screening of colon cancer

a rectal injection of barium, a substance that coats the lining of the colon and rectum

a series of X-ray films that shows the colon after a contrast agent is inserted in the rectum

a series of x-rays of the colon and rectum

a special X-ray study of the large bowel (colon and rectum)

a special X-ray test that can detect polyps

a test that involves filling the large intestine with liquid barium

a valuable diagnostic tool that helps detect abnormalities in the large intestine (colon)

X-ray of the lower part of the bowel. Barium paste is put into the rectum via the anus to outline the bowel.

An X-ray that looks at the colon and the lower part of the ileum

An enema using a solution of barium sulfate solution. An X-Ray exposure is then taken. As barium is impervious to X-Ray, it delineates any bulges due to polyps, tumors or ulcers in the colon.

a procedure that includes delivering liquid barium to the rectum and colon so the area can be seen on an X-ray.

Procedure in which a liquid containing a substance called barium is put into the rectum and colon via the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an X-ray.

The use of barium introduced into the intestinal tract by an enema to allow x-ray examination of the large bowel.

The use of a milky solution (barium sulfate) given by an enema to allow x-ray examination of the lower intestine.

Also called a lower GI series, this radiologic procedure is an evaluation of the colon. Barium is used to outline the inside of the colon while x-rays are obtained.

Lower gastrointestinal (GI) series. A diagnostic procedure in which x-rays are taken after barium sulfate is introduced into the patient by enema. The barium sulfate helps to outline the colon and rectum so that they show up clearly in the x-rays.

An x-ray examination of the colon using barium sulfate. Laxatives or enemas may be required beforehand.

a liquid suspension of barium sulphate which, when introduced into the rectum and colon via the anus, fills the bowel and adheres to the lining enabling X-ray pictures of the bowel to be taken.

is a series of x-rays of the colon. Barium, a white, chalky liquid, is put into the patient's colon. This makes cancers or polyps in the colon easier to see on the x-ray.

An x-ray examination of the colon and rectum after liquid barium has been infused through the rectum.

a procedure done to evaluate the large intestine for abnormalities. A fluid called barium that shows up well on x-rays is given into the rectum as an enema. An x-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages), and other problems.

Mixture of barium sulphate and water inserted into the anus to permit x-ray examination of the stomach or intestines. X-rays cannot pass through the barium and so the outline of the intestines or stomach shows up on the X-ray.

x-ray examination of lower intestine using barium as a contrast medium

X-ray examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Barium is a chalky solution that improves the x-ray images. A barium enema is introduced into the lower gastrointestinal tract through a tube inserted into the anus before the study.

A type of x-ray of the bowel. To make a better picture, a liquid called barium is put into the bowel before the x-ray is taken. See barium enema section.

(BAR-ee-um EN-uh-muh): An x ray of the bowel using a liquid called barium to make the bowel show up better. This test is also called an upper GI (for gastrointestinal) series.

An x-ray of the rectum, colon, and lower part of the small intestine. The barium is given rectally to coat the lining of the colon so that abnormal areas will show up on the x-ray. Also called a Lower GI Series.

A procedure in which a special dye called barium is pumped into the colon through a tube inserted into the rectum, and a series of x-rays is taken.

a method used to help diagnose colorectal cancer. Barium sulfate, a chalky substance, is used to partially fill and open up the colon. When the colon is about half-full of barium, air is inserted to cause the colon to expand. This allows good x-ray films to be taken. Also called a double contrast barium enema.

A series of x-rays of the lower intestine. The x-ray pictures are taken after the person is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x-rays.

a test to look for cancer in the bowel. A white chalky liquid is put into your rectum and then x-rays are taken.

A test in which a chalky liquid which is resistant to x-rays is inserted into the large intestine, making it visible on x-ray film and permitting the doctor to see any defects, obstructions or masses.

A barium enema is an x-ray imaging test where the colon is filled through the anus with liquid barium, a substance readily seen under x-ray imaging. Barium enema can also exclude other intestinal problems that mimic appendicitis, such as Crohn's disease. Advantages of barium enema are its wide availability, use of simple equipment, and potential for diagnosis of other diseases (eg, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer, ischemic colitis) that may mimic appendicitis. Disadvantages include its high incidence of non-diagnostic examination, radiation exposure, insufficient sensitivity, and invasiveness. These disadvantages make barium enema a poor screening examination for use by emergency physicians. Barium enema essentially has no role in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the era of ultrasonography and CT.

(or lower gastrointestinal series) - This test is used to detect colon cancer. The barium enema may also be used to diagnose and evaluate the extent of inflammatory bowel diseases. This test may be done in an office or a hospital radiology department. More Information

A procedure in which a liquid with barium in it is put into the rectum and colon by way of the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an x-ray.

A barium enema is a procedure (done through X-ray) for examining the large intestine in which the compound barium sulphate is used.

An x ray of the bowel using a liquid called barium to enhance the image of the bowel. This test is also called a lower GI (gastrointestinal) series.

An enema containing barium, which can be seen on X-rays. A series of pictures taken while the enema is retained in the bowel shows the lining of the colon and rectum. The procedure takes about an hour.

a procedure that examines the rectum, the large intestine, and the lower part of the small intestine. A fluid called barium (a metallic, chemical, chalky, liquid used to coat the inside of organs so that they will show up on an x-ray) is given into the rectum as an enema. An x-ray of the abdomen shows strictures (narrowed areas), obstructions (blockages), and other problems.

The milky solution (barium sulfate) given by an enema to allow x-ray examination of the lower intestinal tract.

A barium enema, also called a lower gastrointestinal series, is a medical procedure used to examine and diagnose problems with the human colon (large intestine). X-ray pictures are taken while barium sulfate fills the colon via the rectum.