Barium enema X-ray

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Illustration of a barium enema and how it appears on an x-ray

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.

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Last Updated: 05/02/2007

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