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Double-contrast barium enema — A double contrast barium enema is a procedure in which x rays of the colon and rectum are taken after a liquid containing barium is put into the rectum. Barium is a silver white metallic compound that outlines the colon and rectum on an x ray and … Wikipedia
double-contrast — dou·ble con·trast (dubґəl konґtrast) pertaining to diagnostic imaging techniques in which two contrast media, such as a radiopaque medium with air or gas or iron oxide with a paramagnetic medium, are used in combination to enhance detail … Medical dictionary
double contrast — a technique usually used in X ray examinations of the bowel. Barium sulphate contrast medium is used to coat the bowel wall. The bowel is then distended with gas. The X ray images obtained give exquisite detail of the lining of the gut. See also … The new mediacal dictionary
double-contrast enema — injection and evacuation of a suspension of barium, followed by inflation of the intestines with air under light pressure; used in mucosal relief radiography … Medical dictionary
double-contrast radiography — mucosal relief r … Medical dictionary
double-contrast barium enema — A procedure in which x rays of the colon and rectum are taken after a liquid containing barium is put into the rectum. Barium is a silver white metallic compound that outlines the colon and rectum on an x ray and helps show abnormalities. Air is… … English dictionary of cancer terms
double contrast enema — noun : barium enema … Useful english dictionary
contrast medium — n a substance (as a solution of iodine or suspension of barium sulfate) comparatively opaque to X rays that is introduced into the body (as by injection or swallowing) to contrast an internal part (as the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or blood … Medical dictionary
contrast medium — contrast agent a substance administered to enhance the visibility of structures (i.e. increase the contrast) during imaging. In radiography a positive contrast agent (e.g. barium sulphate or a water soluble iodine containing compound) increases… … The new mediacal dictionary
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