Single Contrast Barium Enema

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Lateral rectum

Patient position

Recumbent on fluoro table; rotated for spots.

Part position

Barium administered via rectal tube; fluoroscopy follows column to cecum.

Central ray

Perpendicular to iliac crest (overheads).

IR placement

35x43 cm.

Tech pearls

Bag height controls flow — keep ~24 in above table.
Patient must retain — coach during rotation.