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===Barium Enema=== | ===Barium Enema=== | ||
*Barium enema may be very helpful in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. | *Barium enema may be very helpful in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. | ||
*Micro ulcerations may be seen. | |||
*Barium enema must be avoided in severe cases as it can lead to the manifestation of [[toxic megacolon]]. | *Barium enema must be avoided in severe cases as it can lead to the manifestation of [[toxic megacolon]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Other Imaging Findings
Other imaging findings in ulcerative colitis may include: [1]
Barium Enema
- Barium enema may be very helpful in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.
- Micro ulcerations may be seen.
- Barium enema must be avoided in severe cases as it can lead to the manifestation of toxic megacolon.
References
- ↑ Boraschi P, Donati F (2016). "MR colonography with a fecal tagging technique and water-based enema for the assessment of inflammatory bowel disease". Jpn J Radiol. 34 (8): 585–94. doi:10.1007/s11604-016-0552-4. PMID 27209295.