Catheter administered deep intestinal enema--case series.
Enemas are often used in a variety of surgical conditions. We describe the outcome of deep intestinal enema administered either through a flatus tube or a Foley catheter. Deep enemas are useful in constipation, pseudo intestinal obstruction, ileus and colonic volvulus either as an adjunct or an alternative to other procedures such as endoscopic decompression.
Department of Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London SE13 6LH, UK. dr_durai@yahoo.com
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization; D004733:Enema / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000628:therapy*; D007440:Intubation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D054047:Surgical Stomas