title: Barium enema in the diagnostic work-up of gynecologic patients.
abstract: We evaluated the role of the barium enema in the diagnostic work-up of 120 gynecologic patients. Major abnormalities were detected in 10% of patients. We conclude that patients presenting with pelvic tumors or suspected gynecologic malignancies should have a pre-therapeutic barium enema in order to define the extent of the disease and to rule out colon cancer.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate