RSNA 2007 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2007


LL-GI5058

Perfecting the Rectal Enema: Use of Iodinated Contrast-Enema for Stool Tagging

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2007

Participants

David Joseph Vining MD, Presenter: Royalties, E-Z-EM, Inc, Lake Success, NY
Saam Partovi Tabar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Walter E. Kelley DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

PURPOSE/AIM

1. Understand the principles of stool tagging for virtual colonoscopy examinations. 2. Learn how to administer an iodinated-contrast enema and colonic insufflation with a single rectal intubation. 3. Realize the advantages of performing stool tagging via a rectal enema compared to oral administration of contrast agents.

CONTENT ORGANIZATION

1. Review of conventional methods employed for stool tagging. 2. Method and apparatus required to administer an iodinated water-soluble contrast enema in conjunction with gas insufflation of the colon. 3. Comparison of results from virtual colonoscopy patients who had received rectal versus oral routes of administration of iodinated-contrast agents.

SUMMARY

The benefits of using an enema route of contrast administration for stool tagging are that it significantly reduces the time required to achieve opacification of liquid feces and that it achieves a more uniform distribution of contrast material compared to an oral route of administration.

Cite This Abstract

Vining, D, Tabar, S, Kelley, W, Perfecting the Rectal Enema: Use of Iodinated Contrast-Enema for Stool Tagging.  Radiological Society of North America 2007 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2007 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2007/5013814.html