Abstract:Background:
Diagnostic accuracy of double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) depends upon the barium sulfate coating efficiency in the colon.
Objective:
To evaluate effects of three laxatives on barium sulfate coating efficiency in the large intestine, sigmoid colon, and hepatic flexure in DCBE.
Methods:
This retrospective study included patients receiving DCBE after pre-procedure cleansing with Dulcolax® with castor oil (DC), Klean-Prep® (KP), or Fleet®. Patients’ DCBE images were reviewed.
Results:
Among 373… Show more
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