A modified technique for the double-contrast small bowel enema.
A small bowel enema technique is described which makes it possible to achieve double-contrast images comparable to those routinely obtained in the stomach or colon. It is a biphasic procedure, requiring the transtubal injection of barium sulfate, followed by 0.5% methylcellulose. Adjustment of relative injection quantities and injection speeds can adapt each examination to a patient's individual diagnostic problem. Indications for the examination are discussed.
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008747:Methylcellulose; D011859:Radiography
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D008747:Methylcellulose