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small-bowel enema — enteroclysis a technique for examining the jejunum and ileum by passing a tube through the mouth, oesophagus, and stomach into the small bowel and directly injecting barium. It gives excellent detail of the lining of the small bowel but is more… … The new mediacal dictionary
small bowel enema — enteroclysis (def. 2) … Medical dictionary
enema — A rectal injection for clearing out the bowel, or administering drugs or food. [G.] air contrast e. a radiographic double contrast e. in which air is introduced after coating of the colon with a dense barium suspension. SYN … Medical dictionary
enema — n.; pl. enemata or enemas a quantity of fluid infused into the rectum through a tube passed into the anus. An evacuant enema (soap or olive oil) is used to remove faeces. A therapeutic enema is used to insert drugs into the rectum, usually… … The new mediacal dictionary
Bowel obstruction — Classification and external resources Upright abdominal X ray demonstrating a small bowel obstruction. Note multiple air fluid levels. ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Bowel management — is a medical approach to manage fecal incontinence or constipation. [Ramon S Lansang [http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/TOPIC230.HTM Bowel Management] eMedicine May 7, 2008] [Marc A Levitt [http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2963.htm Constipation and… … Wikipedia
Enema — Not to be confused with Edema. This rectal bulb syringe may be used to administer smaller enemas … Wikipedia
Enema, barium — A series of x rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x rays. These x rays permit the… … Medical dictionary
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
Barium enema — A series of x rays of the lower intestine (colon) and rectum that are taken after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution that contains barium. The barium outlines the intestines on the x rays. These x rays permit the… … Medical dictionary
