title: The air contrast barium enema--indications and validity.
abstract: The double-contrast barium enema is a highly accurate and readily available procedure which is capable of diagnosing benign and malignant disease of the colon at an early state. The level of accuracy is a function of the radiologist's knowledge and willingness to assume complete responsibility for the patient. While reasonable results may be obtained with the high-kilovoltage single-contrast method, it is our opinion that the double contrast examination is the more sensitive procedure and therefore the technique of choice. The double-contrast examination ideally compliments the colonoscope and offers an alternative method for initial survey procedures or low cost follow-up examinations.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate