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barium enema

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barium enema [′bar·ē·əm ′en·ə·mə]
(medicine)
A suspension of barium sulfate administered as an enema into the lower bowel to render it radiopaque.
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Diagnostic tests such as a colonoscopy or barium enema are recommended for patients every five to ten years, combined with an occult stool sample test completed on an annual basis.
A Guide to Colon Cancer by Brenda Williams / Food/cooking/nutrition community
While colonoscopy is considered the best screening test, other tests including fecal occult blood testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy, double contrast barium enema, and virtual colonoscopy are all worthwhile and can be lifesaving.
March is good time to be screened for colorectal cancer by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
For both genders, screening for colorectal cancer should begin at 50 using colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, or fecal testing.
Maintain your good health through routine prevention and screening by Lubejko, Barbara / ONS Connect
 
 
 
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