Gi Exams - Research Article from World of Health

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 7 pages of information about Gi Exams.

Gi Exams - Research Article from World of Health

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 7 pages of information about Gi Exams.
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There are various kinds of GI exams. 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 order to gain a profile view of the large intestine; and the double-contrast (or "air contrast") technique where air is inserted into the rectum. A barium enema may be performed for a variety of reasons, including to aid in the diagnosis of colon and rectal cancer (or colorectal cancer), and inflammatory disease. Detection of polyps (a benign growth in the tissue lining of the colon and rectum), diverticula (a pouch pushing out from the colon), and structural changes in the large intestine can also be established with this test. The double-contrast barium enema is the best method...

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