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well-lubricated enema tube is inserted gently into the rectum. Then barium
contrast material is slowly put into the colon. At certain times, X-ray
pictures called spot films are taken of different areas of the colon.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
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Last Revised
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April 25, 2011 |