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contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions
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A procedure in which a liquid with barium in it is put into the rectum and colon by way of the anus. Barium is a silver-white metallic compound that helps to show the image of the lower gastrointestinal tract on an x-ray.
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a technique in which barium is placed into the large intestine and rectum and then X-rays are taken to check for possible disorders of these organs
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Also called a lower GI series, this radiologic procedure is an evaluation of the colon. Barium is used to outline the inside of the colon while x-rays are obtained.
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(also called a double contrast barium enema) A method used to help diagnose colorectal cancer. Barium sulfate, a chalky substance, is used to partially fill and open up the colon. When the colon is about half-full of barium, air is inserted to cause the colon to expand. This allows good x-ray films to be taken.
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