What is a Small Bowel Enteroclysis Procedure?

This information is designed to help you understand the test(s) you will be having.

Please arrive at the medical center 30 minutes before your scheduled test time.

Your examination will be interpreted by a Radiologist (physician specializing in medical imaging). The Radiologist will dictate a report that states your exam results. The report will be typed and sent to your physician. You can make arrangements with your physician on how you will receive your exam results (such as follow-up appointment, calling the physician office, etc.).

If you have any questions, please call the Radiology/Medical Imaging Department.

A small bowel enteroclysis is a special procedure done of the small intestine. A Radiologist will insert a special catheter through either the nose or mouth and down into the first portion of the small bowel. A rectal tube is also inserted to prevent the abdomen from becoming distended. Barium, and a solution called methyl cellulose, will then be put through the catheter. The Radiologist will be taking films during the procedure. He will also have the radiographer take a series of films when he is through filling the small bowel.

PREPARATION:

Adults (15 years and older)

Use the BOWEL PREP KIT by E-Z-Em:

Your physician has requested an examination, which requires the cleansing of your large intestine (colon). In order to help your physician to obtain the best possible examination, it is essential that your colon be as clean as possible. Therefore, be sure to follow all instructions.

The day before the exam:

A non-residue diet is required beginning 24 hours before the examination. This may consist of clear soup, plain gelatin, liquid, non-pulpy unsweetened juice, sugar-free soda, black coffee or tea without sugar or milk. Do not drink any milk or cream. Be sure to read all the accompanying directions and warnings thoroughly before using this kit. If you have questions, please contact your doctor.

Follow these directions for Liqui Prep Kit #3066.

Drink one large glass of water each hour, from 1PM until 9 PM.
At 5PM, drink bottle of magnesium citrate.
At Bedtime, push the four (4) enclosed bisacodyl tablets through the backing to remove from the blister and take with a glass of water. DO NOT CHEW TABLETS. Tablets taken at bedtime are usually effective by the following morning. See back panel for additional warnings.

The morning of the examination:

1. DO NOT have anything to eat or drink.
2. To use the enclosed bisacodyl suppository, push through the backing to remove from the blister, remove the foil wrapper and insert the suppository into rectum.
3. Patients with colostomies should not use the suppository.

LENGTH OF EXAM:

This procedure may take approximately 60-90 minutes.