Manometrically guided colon insufflation during double-contrast barium enemas

The double-contrast enema's potential for high accuracy depends in part on consistently good inflation of the colon. However, optimal inflation is often not obtained because of deflation during filming, underinflation because of fear of perforating the colon, or patient discomfort. To help meet...

Full description

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Gastrointestinal radiology Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 85
Main Authors:	Short, W F, Moss, G, Crowther, J C, Friedman, R C, Horwitz, R L, Manco, L G, Silk, P R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1985
Subjects:	Barium Sulfate Colon - diagnostic imaging Enema Humans Manometry Radiography
Online Access:	Get more information
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Description
Summary:	The double-contrast enema's potential for high accuracy depends in part on consistently good inflation of the colon. However, optimal inflation is often not obtained because of deflation during filming, underinflation because of fear of perforating the colon, or patient discomfort. To help meet the dual requirements of ensuring consistently good bowel inflation while avoiding over-inflation, we have designed a modified insufflator which incorporates a manometer and allows accurate readings of intraluminal large-bowel pressures during or following insufflation. In more than 3000 examinations using this method we have experienced no complications.
ISSN:	0364-2356
DOI:	10.1007/BF01893076