Bowel Prep Barium Enema
Barium enema is a special
Alternative Names
Lower gastrointestinal series; Lower GI series
How the test is performed
This test may be done in a doctor's office or hospital radiology department. It is done after the colon is completely empty. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to empty the colon.
You will lie flat on your back on the x-ray table and an x-ray will be taken.
- You will then...
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