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No lesion, deficits, or abnormalities of the colon are noted
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After the colon is completely emptied of feces, the barium is instilled.
X-ray images are taken to identify the abnormalities.
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To investigate pathologic changes in the structure or function of the colon
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1)Carcinoma
2)Diverticulitis
3)Hirschsprung's disease
4)Idiopathic megacolon
5)Polyps
6)Gastroenteritis
7)Chronic amebic dysentery
8)Ulcerative colitis
9)Crohn's disease
10)Intussusception
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1)Residual barium from an upper GI series
2)Inability to retain barium
3)Incomplete cleansing of the colon
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