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.
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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