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what the risks are small intestine contrast injection, small bowel enema, enteroclysis, fluoroscopic, real-time, type of x-ray, the small intestine, a barium-based liquid contrast material is infused, a tube, nose, mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, tip reaches the duodenum, beginning, the small intestine, x-rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation, light, have higher energy than light, penetrate the body to form an image on film, structures, dense appear white, areas, less dense, appear black, structures, shades of gray, barium contrast used, test is dense, seen clearly on x-ray, pictures in an enteroclysis study, displayed on a fluoroscopic monitor, similar to a television screen, in "real time", the contrast moves, bowel structures, periodic still pictures, this test, hospital radiology department, periodic fluoroscopic examination necessary to guide the placement, the tube, liquid contrast, a mixture of barium, methylcellulose, infused by a rate-controlled pump, passage, the barium, the small intestine is monitored on the fluoroscope screen, pictures, variety of positions, duration, the test is variable, take several hours to complete, a clear liquid diet is suggested, at least 24 hours, laxatives, prescribed to ensure that the bowel is clear of any particles that might interfere, the study, medications, narcotic pain relievers, slow the normal movement, the digestive system, stopped on, the day, the examination, give instructions regarding any changes to medications, not modify, stop taking any medications, consulting health care provider, anxious, the procedure given a sedative beforehand, remove all jewelry, the examination, wear a hospital gown, must sign a consent form, infants, children, test depends on child's age, prepare child, infant test/procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test/procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test/procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test/procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test/procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, placement, the tube uncomfortable, infusion, the contrast material, a feeling of abdominal fullness, this test is performed to examine the small bowel, identify lesions that had been seen on prior upper gi, gastrointestinal, x-ray series, the most complete means of demonstrating that the small intestine is normal, an abnormality is suspected, small intestine size, contours, unremarkable, contrast travels, the bowel at a normal rate, sign of obstruction, many abnormalities, the small intestine that identified, enteroclysis, malabsorption states, partial, low grade, intermittent small bowel obstruction, inflammation, the small bowel, crohn's disease, intestinal stricture, small bowel disorders in patients, gi bleeding, a normal upper gi series, lower gi series, primary, metastatic tumors, the small intestine, should always discuss the significance of abnormal findings, type of radiation exposure is similar to other x-ray procedures, radiation exposure greater, test than, x-rays, the length of time needed, the fluoroscopic examination, most experts feel that the risk is low compared, the benefits, pregnant women, children, more sensitive, risks of x-ray radiation, chance, pregnant, must inform health care provider, an appropriate decision, made regarding the necessity, the procedure, rare complications include allergic reactions to medications, the examination, should consult, known drug sensitivities, another very rare complication is possible injury to bowel structures, study, barium, constipation, consult health care provider barium has not passed, system by 2, 3 days, this test, not be able to evaluate some parts, the intestine, the position, the tube, overlap by other areas, already been filled, contrast, an alternative an abdominal ct scan.