title: Capacity of the colon in children.
abstract: The capacity of the colon was determined in 49 children during filling of the colon under fluoroscopic control. The data were evaluated by regression analysis and a mean from the sample was obtained. The capacity of the colon may be determined in milliliters by the formula: V = 233 + 83.87 X (X being the age of the child in years).
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003106:Colon / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate