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What Is The Quantity Of Gastrografin To Be Given In A Diagnostic Enema?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2015
Question: How much gasrtrograffin is given in a diagnostic enema?
I WILL EXPERIENCE ONE TOMORROW AND SEEK TO PREPARE MYSELF.
HOW DOES the =GASTROGRAFFEN ENEMA DIFFER FROM BARIUM.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gastrografin is water soluble contrast media

Detailed Answer:
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Gastrografin is water soluble contrast medium and is usually diluted with water. The final consistency is similar to water. Ideally it's used in diluted form, with double the quantity of water . The volume used will be around 1 liter .
Barium Enema on other hand is thick and has consistency similar to diluted paste . It is more sticky . Gastrografin enema is much easier to administer.


Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.


Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.


Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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What Is The Quantity Of Gastrografin To Be Given In A Diagnostic Enema?

Brief Answer: Gastrografin is water soluble contrast media Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the Dear Sir Gastrografin is water soluble contrast medium and is usually diluted with water. The final consistency is similar to water. Ideally it's used in diluted form, with double the quantity of water . The volume used will be around 1 liter . Barium Enema on other hand is thick and has consistency similar to diluted paste . It is more sticky . Gastrografin enema is much easier to administer. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon