INTRODUCTION
It is a radiographic technique which is done to assess for leakage or other complications such as strictures at the ileo-anal anastomosis or some-times to assess the capacity of pouch.
INDICATION
Ulcerative colitis.
Colonic polyposis.
Colonic cancers.
CONTRAINDICATION
Iodine sensitivity.
PATIENT PREPARATION
Take Liquid diet only a day prior examination.
Nil orally by mouth after examination.
TECHNIQUE
•The patient is laid down on x ray table.
•12F catheter is introduces into rectum or pouch.
•Contrast media (HYPAQUE 30%) IS Introduced.
•As the contrast fills the patients colon, the patient might have sensation of bowel movement, Then after patient is asked to remain in different positions for radiographs.
•Views taken are Scout,Lateral,AP,RAO,LAO.
Ulcerative colitis
Colonic polyps
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