Drainage of the Rectum: A Simple Maneuver to Improve the Accuracy of Colon Examinations

1 August 1978

journal article
research article
Published by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Radiology

Vol. 128 (2) , 506-507
https://doi.org/10.1148/128.2.506

Abstract

In double contrast [Ba] enemas, the rectum and distal sigmoid [human] can easily be examined with a high degree of accuracy. This requires adequate drainage and good air distension of this segment of the colon. Methods are outlined by which this can easily be accomplished.

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Results of the Malmo technique of colon examination
JAMA, 1967
Barium-Enema Examination with Large-Bore Tubing and Drainage
Radiology, 1964