Use of Urine Bag for Performing Single/Double Contrast Barium Enema Examination and Water Washout Enema for Ct Virtual Colonography

Use of Urine Bag for Performing Single/Double Contrast Barium Enema Examination and Water Washout Enema for Ct Virtual Colonography

Authors

  • Muhammad Ovais Aslam
  • Muhammad Arqam Awais
  • Shafiq Ahmed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v19i4.538

Abstract

Abstract:

 Aim:

To suggest alternate methods to Radiologist where enema bags are not available and affordable or the supply of bags is not consistent.

 Materials & methods:

Urine or drainage bags with one-way valve can be used after simple modification. Barium can also be locally formulated for use in remote areas when the recommended products are not available.

 Result:

The results are comparable to what is achieved with the use of the normal enema bags available in the market This technique is cost effective and benefited for the people in poor and remote areas.

 Conclusion:

We recommend this technique to be used where the proper Barium enema bags are not available or cannot be affordable.

Key Words:  Barium, Barium Enema, Enema Bags

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How to Cite

Aslam, M. O., Awais, M. A., & Ahmed, S. (2014). Use of Urine Bag for Performing Single/Double Contrast Barium Enema Examination and Water Washout Enema for Ct Virtual Colonography. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 19(4), 336. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v19i4.538

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Research Articles

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