Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[The colon examination (author's transl)]

R E Miller

    Journal De Radiologie
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Roentgenologic examination of the colon offers economical and effective visualization. Two primary methods, full column and air contrast, are detailed for optimal colon screening and diagnosis.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Newly diagnosed and relapsed epithelial ovarian cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2023
    Same author

    Can we prevent chronic osteoarthritis pain? A view from the bench.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2021
    Same author

    ESMO recommendations on predictive biomarker testing for homologous recombination deficiency and PARP inhibitor benefit in ovarian cancer.

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2020
    Same author

    Plant nutrient acquisition and utilisation in a high carbon dioxide world.

    Functional plant biology : FPB·2020
    Same author

    Microarray analyses of the dorsal root ganglia support a role for innate neuro-immune pathways in persistent pain in experimental osteoarthritis.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2020
    Same author

    Why we should study osteoarthritis pain in experimental models in both sexes.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2020

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Colon examination is crucial for diagnosing various gastrointestinal conditions.
    • Roentgenologic methods provide an economical and effective approach to colon visualization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the best and most economical roentgenologic methods for complete colon examination.
    • To outline patient preparation, drug usage, equipment, and specific techniques for colon radiography.
    • To identify high-risk patient groups who benefit from primary air contrast colon examination.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of two primary methods: full column examination with low-density barium sulfate suspension and air contrast examination.
    • Detailed review of contraindications, patient preparation, pharmacological agents, and necessary equipment.
    • Analysis of plain films, full column technique, air contrast technique, barium suspensions, and rectal drainage procedures.

    Main Results:

    • The study evaluates the selection of the optimal radiographic method for colon examination.
    • Critical review of radiograms and fluoroscopy is presented.
    • Identification of a high-risk group for primary air contrast colon examination based on specific clinical findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Roentgenologic examination is the preferred method for comprehensive and cost-effective colon evaluation.
    • Air contrast examination is recommended for high-risk patients, including those with rectal bleeding, polyps, family history of carcinoma, or unexplained symptoms.
    • Radiologists and clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for carcinoma in specific patient cohorts.

    Related Experiment Videos