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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other diagnostic studies for ileus include enteroclysis. Enteroclysis is used when abdominal x ray and CT scan are inconclusive but patient is suspected of underlying ileus.

• In enteroclysis, contrast material is used to observe the movements of intestine.
• Most commonly water-soluble radio-opaque contrast material such as Gastrografin is used.
• Enteroclysis is also more accurate in identifying the mucosal histology of small bowel.
• It can help in differentiating ileus from small bowel obstruction.
• Enteroclysis can also help in identifying the severity and patency of intestine in case of mechanical obstruction.