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A modified technique for the double-contrast small bowel enema

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A small bowel enema technique is described which makes it possible to achieve double-contrast images comparable to those routinely obtained in the stomach or colon. It is a biphasic procedure, requiring the transtubal injection of barium sulfate, followed by 0.5% methylcellulose. Adjustment of relative injection quantities and injection speeds can adapt each examination to a patient's individual diagnostic problem. Indications for the examination are discussed.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 19104, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Hans Herlinger M.D.

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Herlinger, H. A modified technique for the double-contrast small bowel enema. Gastrointest Radiol 3, 201–207 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887065

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