For Barium enema we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso, Legal, Mesothelioma and Medical.

Barium Enema (Cancer)

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

Barium Enema (Colon Cancer)

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.

Barium Enema (Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso)

A series of x-rays of the lower intestine. The x-rays 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.

Barium Enema (Legal, Mesothelioma)

(also called a double contrast barium enema) 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.

Barium Enema (Medical)

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

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