Barium Enema (Lower GI Exam): How it works, what to expect, and how to get your results - 08/2023

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Barium Enema (Lower GI Exam): How it works, what to expect, and how to get your results

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Abstract

This handout describes a barium enema or lower GI (gastrointestinal) exam, which is done to see the inside of the colon. Included are how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is performed, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

08/2023

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Digestive System Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Barium Enema

Colon

Gastrointestinal System

Radiology

Languages

English

Record ID

3089