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water-soluble contrast enema
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what is 'water-soluble contrast enema'?
Definition for water-soluble contrast enema
water-soluble contrast enema is also known as: Gatrografin enema
water-soluble contrast enema is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: acquired megacolon, acute megacolon and chronic megacolon.
related diagnosis for 'water-soluble contrast enema'
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acquired megacolon
abnormal dilatation of large bowel
water-soluble contrast enema and acquired megacolon
acute megacolon
acute abnormal dilatation of large bowel
water-soluble contrast enema and acute megacolon
chronic megacolon
abnormally dilated large bowel
water-soluble contrast enema and chronic megacolon
intraabdominal perforation
rupture of bowel
water-soluble contrast enema and intraabdominal perforation
intraabdominal trauma
injury to the abdominal organs
water-soluble contrast enema and intraabdominal trauma
peritonitis
inflammation of membrane lining abdominal cavity
water-soluble contrast enema and peritonitis
diverticulitis
inflammation of pouches in large bowel
water-soluble contrast enema and diverticulitis
fecal impaction
hard difficult to expel stool stuck in rectum in individual with chronic constipation
water-soluble contrast enema and fecal impaction
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Serum T4 free
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum T4 free
colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis
water-soluble contrast enema and colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis
KUB
water-soluble contrast enema and KUB
serum electrolytes
water-soluble contrast enema and serum electrolytes
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
water-soluble contrast enema and Colonoscopy
Colectomy
water-soluble contrast enema and Colectomy
total colectomy with ileostomy
water-soluble contrast enema and total colectomy with ileostomy
Serum T3
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum T3
Serum TSH
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum TSH
Serum calcium
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum calcium
Serum magnesium
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum magnesium
Serum phosphorus
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum phosphorus
Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
water-soluble contrast enema and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
water-soluble contrast enema and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
Complete Blood Count
water-soluble contrast enema and Complete Blood Count
Complete metabolic panel
water-soluble contrast enema and Complete metabolic panel
Abdominal CAT Scan
water-soluble contrast enema and Abdominal CAT Scan
BUN
water-soluble contrast enema and BUN
Cardiac monitoring
water-soluble contrast enema and Cardiac monitoring
Serum Creatinine
water-soluble contrast enema and Serum Creatinine
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lactulose
water-soluble contrast enema and lactulose
magnesium hydroxide
water-soluble contrast enema and magnesium hydroxide
psyllium
water-soluble contrast enema and psyllium
bisacodyl
water-soluble contrast enema and bisacodyl
cascara sagrada
water-soluble contrast enema and cascara sagrada
polyethylene glycol
water-soluble contrast enema and polyethylene glycol
senna
water-soluble contrast enema and senna
sorbitol
water-soluble contrast enema and sorbitol
metronidazole
water-soluble contrast enema and metronidazole
cefoxitin
water-soluble contrast enema and cefoxitin
neostigmine
water-soluble contrast enema and neostigmine
gentamicin
water-soluble contrast enema and gentamicin
cefoperazone
water-soluble contrast enema and cefoperazone
cefotetan
water-soluble contrast enema and cefotetan
cefotaxime(claforan )
water-soluble contrast enema and cefotaxime(claforan )
ceftriaxone
water-soluble contrast enema and ceftriaxone
ceftriaxone(rocephin , ceftriaxone sodium)
water-soluble contrast enema and ceftriaxone(rocephin , ceftriaxone sodium)
ciprofloxacin
water-soluble contrast enema and ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin(cipro)
water-soluble contrast enema and ciprofloxacin(cipro)
imipenem-cilastatin(primaxin iv , primaxin im)
water-soluble contrast enema and imipenem-cilastatin(primaxin iv , primaxin im)
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eMedicine - Ileal Atresia : Article by Ricardo Riego de Dios
... clinically improve after an enema study performed with water-soluble contrast. ... water-soluble contrast agents in the performance of a diagnostic enema study ...
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Lower gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... while a well lubricated enema tube is inserted into the ... If there is a suspected bowel perforation, a water-soluble contrast is used instead of barium. ...
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eMedicine Image Search
Image from enema examination with water-soluble contrast material in an unprepared ... Image from the unprepared barium enema examination in the same patient ...
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Barium Enema
A barium enema, or lower gastrointestinal (GI) examination, is an X-ray ... intestinal perforation, a water-soluble contrast material (Gastrografin) may be ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/barium-enema?page=4
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Diagnosis of acute small bowel obstruction
... contrast studies (small bowel follow-through, enteroclysis, barium enema) are ... (or gastrografin, a water soluble hyperosmolar contrast) enema is utilized more ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=surg.section.918
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Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis Without Ileal Diversion
... an emergent Gastrografin, water-soluble contrast radiographic enema was obtained. ... of peritonitis and a water-soluble contrast enema to verify that the ...
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Barium swallow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... demonstrated, contrast imaging involving the use of water-soluble contrast media ... by endoscopy as for the barium enema, should be avoided as much as possible ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barium_swallow
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eMedicine - Meconium Ileus : Article by Ali Hekmatnia
Water-soluble contrast enemas can be curative with passage of the meconium. ... In other cases, water-soluble contrast enema examination may induce meconium passage. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic427.htm
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eMedicine Image Search
Erect abdominal radiograph (same patient as in Image 1) shows fluid ... Image from enema examination with water-soluble contrast material in an unprepared ...
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Diverticulitis-Exams and Tests
However, a barium enema X-ray usually is not done while you are having an attack ... but that can dissolve in water (water-soluble contrast) may be used instead. ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/diverticulitis-exams-and-tests
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Enema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... enema is used as a contrast substance in the radiological imaging of the bowel. The enema may contain barium sulfate powder, or a water-soluble contrast agent. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enema
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eMedicine - Meconium Plug Syndrome : Article by Michael J Diament
Contrast enema demonstrates the ... Follow plain films with contrast enema. ... be used but has been replaced by water-soluble contrast agents in most practices. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic429.htm
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A New Surgical Concept for Rectal Replacement After Low Anterior Resection
... contrast enema, a pelvic CT scan, or both with application of water-soluble contrast medium into the neorectal reservoir. ...
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Radiocontrast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... used in the digestive tract; it is usually swallowed or administered as an enema. ... Iodine based contrast media are water soluble and harmless to the body. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiocontrast
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eMedicine - Obstruction, Large Bowel : Article by Christy McCowan
Large-bowel obstruction (LBO) is an emergency condition that requires early ... Additional contrast studies include an enema with water-soluble contrast (ie, ...
http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic65.htm
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Anal Fissure Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... (colon) can be visualized by barium enema x-rays, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. ... An ointment has an oil base whereas a cream is water-soluble. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/anal_fissure/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Intussusception : Article by A Alfred Chahine
Contrast enema is quick and reliable and has the potential to be therapeutic. ... with either barium or water-soluble contrast, or pneumatic, with air insufflation. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1208.htm
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eMedicine - Small-Bowel Obstruction : Article by Ali Nawaz Khan
... performing conventional small bowel contrast enema study versus CT scans ... The use of water-soluble contrast material, ionic or nonionic, has limitations ...
http://emedicine.com/radio/topic781.htm
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Barium sulfate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is administered, orally or by enema, as a suspension of fine particles in an ... is a heavy metal, and its water-soluble compounds are often highly toxic, the ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barium_sulfate
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eMedicine - Diverticular Disease : Article by A Antoine Kazzi
Water-soluble contrast enema: Water-soluble contrast is safe in intraluminal ... rate as compared to 92% sensitivity rate for water-soluble contrast enema. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic152.htm
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Celiac Disease Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... can be made by barium enema, but direct visualization (sigmoidoscopy or ... medicine and pharmacy, refers to a water-soluble preparation applied to the skin. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/glossary.htm
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Laparoscopic repair of high rectovaginal fistula: Is it technically ...
Methylene blue enema with a vaginal tampon in place, looking for staining on the ... Vaginography with a water soluble contrast medium has a reported sensitivity of ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1266383
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Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Contrast enema or small bowel series or CT scan can be used to define the level ... Collaboration, the appearance of water-soluble contrast in the cecum on an ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_obstruction
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Intussusception (medical disorder) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... and is usually treated by use of an enema, but the blockage can require surgery. ... barium or water-soluble contrast enema or an air-contrast enema, which both ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intussusception_(medical_disorder)
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eMedicine - Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction: Surgical Perspective ...
Contrast enema ... advantages over barium because it is clear and water-soluble. ... Does a water soluble contrast enema assist in the management of acute large ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3570.htm
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eMedicine Image Search
Water-soluble contrast upper GI examination in a patient with clinical feat ... image from part of a double-contrast barium enema study in a. Results 13-24 of ...
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Colorectal tumors with complete obstruction ? Endoscopic recovery of ...
An X-ray enema using a water-soluble contrast medium was performed to exclude ... computertomography including intravenous contrast medium administration and even ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1847445
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Hemorrhoids Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... can be made by barium enema, but direct visualization (sigmoidoscopy or ... An ointment has an oil base whereas a cream is water-soluble. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/hemorrhoids/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Small Left Colon Syndrome : Article by Erik Skarsgard
In all patients, a contrast enema demonstrated a narrowed ... should undergo a contrast enema examination, usually with a water-soluble medium. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/fulltopic/topic2964.htm
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Controversies in the Surgical Management of Sigmoid Diverticulitis
Contrast enema, on the other hand, has a sensitivity of only 82% and a ... compared performance of computed tomography and water-soluble contrast enema. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1852385
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Multiple Myeloma Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... be visualized by barium enema x-rays, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. ... medicine and pharmacy, refers to a water-soluble preparation applied to the skin. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/multiple_myeloma/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Small-Bowel Obstruction : Article by Jaime Shalkow
... preferred methodology is a water-soluble enema, which aids in distinguishing ... Water-soluble contrast media (Urografin) cause redistribution of intravascular ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1203.htm
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of 0.5% Ferric Hyaluronate Gel (Intergel ...
... of the peritoneum with distilled water or normal saline after surgery, and ... 12, and 14, and one on water soluble contrast enema at day 21 prior to reversal ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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eMedicine - Surgical Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis and Meconium Ileus ...
Some physicians advocate water-soluble contrast initially for both diagnosis and ... right iliac fossa can also be demonstrated with a water-soluble contrast enema. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2995.htm
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eMedicine - Colon, Adenocarcinoma : Article by Isaac Hassan
... the entire bowel, oral water-soluble contrast (1% Gastrografin) is administered ... helical scanners is greater than that of the double-contrast barium enema. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic182.htm
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eMedicine - Colon, Polyps : Article by Justin D Pearlman
... testing, sigmoidoscopy, and double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) study, are less ... and with stool tagging with barium and/or a water-soluble contrast agent. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic185.htm
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Barium Enema - Yahoo! Health
If a contrast enema is necessary but there is an increased risk of an intestinal perforation, a water-soluble contrast material (Gastrografin) may be ...
http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-diagnosis/barium-enema/hea...
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Digestive Basics - Gas in the Digestive Tract
Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in ... The Difference Between Crohn's Dise...Ulcerative Colitis FAQ Barium Enema ...
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/dbgas.htm
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eMedicine - Intussusception, Child : Article by Beverly P Wood
... of air, gas, or water-soluble contrast to reduce the intussusception decreases ... plain radiograph and the intussusceptum in the sigmoid colon on contrast enema. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic366.htm
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Cervical Cancer Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... after the patient is given an enema with a white, chalky solution ... medicine and pharmacy, refers to a water-soluble preparation applied to the skin. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cervical_cancer/glossary.htm
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Omentoplasty in the prevention of anastomotic leakage after colonic or ...
F Merad, J M Hay, A Fingerhut, Y Flamant, J M Molkhou, and Y ... The water soluble contrast enema after rectal anastomosis. Br J Surg. 1982 Dec;69(12):714?717. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1191233
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Laparoscopic Sphincter-Preserving Total Mesorectal Excision With ...
Incomplete colonoscopy was supplemented with barium enema examination. ... of the pouch-anal anastomosis with a water-soluble contrast (urograffin) enema. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1448945
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Cirrhosis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Chemically, albumin is soluble in water, precipitated by acid, and coagulated by ... can be made by barium enema, but direct visualization (sigmoidoscopy or ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cirrhosis/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Abdominal Pain in Elderly Persons : Article by E David Bryan
The evaluation of elderly patients presenting with abdominal pain poses a ... with only water-soluble contrast administered by enema without intravenous (IV) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic931.htm
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Esophageal Cancer Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
... medicine and pharmacy, refers to a water-soluble preparation applied to the skin. ... In contrast, a sign is objective evidence of disease. A bloody nose ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/esophageal_cancer/glossary.htm
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eMedicine - Ogilvie Syndrome : Article by Prospere Remy
Gastrografin enema: Gastrografin is water-soluble and has a high osmolarity; ... abdominal films, a mechanical obstruction should be excluded via contrast enema. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2699.htm
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Diverticulitis - Exams and Tests - Yahoo! Health
However, a barium enema X-ray usually is not done while you are having an attack ... but that can dissolve in water (water-soluble contrast) may be used instead. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/digestive-diagnosis/diverticulitis-e...
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eMedicine - Intestinal Perforation : Article by Samy A Azer
Water-soluble radiological contrast media administered orally or through a ... is enlarged, ultrasound scan and a water-soluble contrast enema may be necessary. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2822.htm
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Barium Toxicity After Exposure to Contaminated Contrast Solution ...
... lot of contrast solution showed the concentration of soluble barium was 7, ... used in contrast solutions because this salt is insoluble in water or lipid and ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5243a5.htm
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Diverticulitis - eMedicine.com
Clinical explanation of diverticulitis including differentials, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic578.htm
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