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A well-lubricated enema tube is inserted gently into the rectum, and then barium contrast material flows slowly into the colon. At certain times, X-ray pictures called spot films will be taken of different areas of the colon.
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 05/02/2007
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