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Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Barium enema
Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Before x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed in the rectum.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 8, 2008
Barium Enema
A barium enema, also known as a lower GI(gastrointestinal) exam, is a test that uses x-ray examination to view the large intestine. There are two types of this test: the single-contrast technique where barium sulfate is injected into the rectum in...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Barium Enema
A barium enema, also known as a lower GI(gastrointestinal) exam, is a test that uses x-ray examination to view the large intestine. There are two types of tests: the single-contrast technique, where barium sulfate is injected into the rectum to ga...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Barium Enema
A barium enema(or BE), also known as a lower GI(gastrointestinal) series, is a radiographic exam used to view the large intestine. There are two types of barium enemas: the single-contrast technique where just barium sulfate is injected into the r...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Barium Enema
A barium enema, also known as a lower GI(gastrointestinal) exam, is a diagnostic test using x-ray examination to view the large intestine(colon and rectum). There are two types of this test: the single-contrast technique, in which barium sulfate s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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