Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Enteroclysis

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Alternative Names

Small bowel enema


Normal Values

There are no problems seen with the size or shape of the small intestine. Contrast travels through the bowel at a normal rate without any sign of blockage.


What abnormal results mean

There are many abnormalities of the small intestine that may be identified with enteroclysis. Some of these include:

  • Malabsorption
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Inflammation of the small bowel (such as Crohn's disease )
  • Intestinal stricture
  • Tumors of the small intestine

Review Date: 09/27/2010
Reviewed By: Neil Grossman, MD, MetroWest Radiology Associates, Framingham, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)