Contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture. How to Prepare for the Test Note: The person who schedules the test should call the Radiology Department at (614) 722-2351, option 2 for more information on preparing for the test. Special instructions:
How the Test Is Done
Explain to your child what will happen during the test. The nurse and technologist will help you do this.
In the fluoroscopy room, your child will be asked to change into a gown.
Your child will lie on a long table (Picture 1). The underwear will be removed and a soft rubber tube will be placed in his or her rectum.
The contrast solution will then be put into this tube. Your child’s abdomen (tummy) will feel full for a little while.
The radiologist will then take pictures of the intestines with a large camera above the table. The camera will not touch or hurt your child. He will be asked to lie in different positions during the test.
After these X-rays are completed, your child will go to the bathroom to release the contrast solution. Then, another picture will be taken.
After the Test
Your child may eat his regular food and resume normal play.
Your child’s next few stools may be loose.
Call your child’s doctor if your child has difficulty passing stools.
The report of the test will be sent to your child’s doctor. The doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Contrast Enema (PDF) HH-III-2 6/76, Revised 3/14 Copyright 1976, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture. How to Prepare for the Test Note: The person who schedules the test should call the Radiology Department at (614) 722-2351, option 2 for more information on preparing for the test. Special instructions:
How the Test Is Done
Explain to your child what will happen during the test. The nurse and technologist will help you do this.
In the fluoroscopy room, your child will be asked to change into a gown.
Your child will lie on a long table (Picture 1). The underwear will be removed and a soft rubber tube will be placed in his or her rectum.
The contrast solution will then be put into this tube. Your child’s abdomen (tummy) will feel full for a little while.
The radiologist will then take pictures of the intestines with a large camera above the table. The camera will not touch or hurt your child. He will be asked to lie in different positions during the test.
After these X-rays are completed, your child will go to the bathroom to release the contrast solution. Then, another picture will be taken.
After the Test
Your child may eat his regular food and resume normal play.
Your child’s next few stools may be loose.
Call your child’s doctor if your child has difficulty passing stools.
The report of the test will be sent to your child’s doctor. The doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Contrast Enema (PDF) HH-III-2 6/76, Revised 3/14 Copyright 1976, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture. How to Prepare for the Test Note: The person who schedules the test should call the Radiology Department at (614) 722-2351, option 2 for more information on preparing for the test. Special instructions:
How the Test Is Done
Explain to your child what will happen during the test. The nurse and technologist will help you do this.
In the fluoroscopy room, your child will be asked to change into a gown.
Your child will lie on a long table (Picture 1). The underwear will be removed and a soft rubber tube will be placed in his or her rectum.
The contrast solution will then be put into this tube. Your child’s abdomen (tummy) will feel full for a little while.
The radiologist will then take pictures of the intestines with a large camera above the table. The camera will not touch or hurt your child. He will be asked to lie in different positions during the test.
After these X-rays are completed, your child will go to the bathroom to release the contrast solution. Then, another picture will be taken.
After the Test
Your child may eat his regular food and resume normal play.
Your child’s next few stools may be loose.
Call your child’s doctor if your child has difficulty passing stools.
The report of the test will be sent to your child’s doctor. The doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Contrast Enema (PDF) HH-III-2 6/76, Revised 3/14 Copyright 1976, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture.
How to Prepare for the Test
Note: The person who schedules the test should call the Radiology Department at (614) 722-2351, option 2 for more information on preparing for the test.
Special instructions:
How the Test Is Done
- Explain to your child what will happen during the test. The nurse and technologist will help you do this.
- In the fluoroscopy room, your child will be asked to change into a gown.
- Your child will lie on a long table (Picture 1). The underwear will be removed and a soft rubber tube will be placed in his or her rectum.
- The contrast solution will then be put into this tube. Your child’s abdomen (tummy) will feel full for a little while.
- The radiologist will then take pictures of the intestines with a large camera above the table. The camera will not touch or hurt your child. He will be asked to lie in different positions during the test.
- After these X-rays are completed, your child will go to the bathroom to release the contrast solution. Then, another picture will be taken.
After the Test
- Your child may eat his regular food and resume normal play.
- Your child’s next few stools may be loose.
- Call your child’s doctor if your child has difficulty passing stools.
- The report of the test will be sent to your child’s doctor. The doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Contrast Enema (PDF)
Explain to your child what will happen during the test. The nurse and technologist will help you do this.
In the fluoroscopy room, your child will be asked to change into a gown.
Your child will lie on a long table (Picture 1). The underwear will be removed and a soft rubber tube will be placed in his or her rectum.
The contrast solution will then be put into this tube. Your child’s abdomen (tummy) will feel full for a little while.
The radiologist will then take pictures of the intestines with a large camera above the table. The camera will not touch or hurt your child. He will be asked to lie in different positions during the test.
After these X-rays are completed, your child will go to the bathroom to release the contrast solution. Then, another picture will be taken.
Your child may eat his regular food and resume normal play.
Your child’s next few stools may be loose.
Call your child’s doctor if your child has difficulty passing stools.
The report of the test will be sent to your child’s doctor. The doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
HH-III-2 6/76, Revised 3/14 Copyright 1976, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
