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Barium Enema


Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

This kind of X-ray exam can detect the following:

  • an abscess, or pocket of pus
  • abnormal narrowing or enlargement of the bowel
  • blood vessel abnormalities
  • colorectal polyps
  • diverticulitis
  • diverticulosis
  • possible bleeding sites
  • leakage from the bowel into the abdomen
  • tumors or abnormal growths in the intestines
  • a twisted bowel
  • ulcers

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