title: Barium enema procedure for the pediatric patient.
abstract: The barium enema examination is considered to be a routine diagnostic study. This article explores this examination and its relationship to the pediatric patient by discussing the history, preparation, and the technical mechanics of the actual examination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Calandrino
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004733:Enema / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate