Also Known As:
Small Bowel Enema
Elsewhere on the Web:
Small Bowel Follow-Through Small Bowel Follow Through
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Definition:
X-rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ.
Related Terms
• Barium
• Lower Gastrointestinal Series
• Small Intestine
Small Bowel Follow-Through
A short description of this test, and examples of the x-rays that are taken.
A good description of this test and the preparation.
A description of this test written by a Registered Radiologic Technologist (the person who takes the x-ray films).
Small Bowel Follow-Through (smal BAH-wul FAH-loh-throo)
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