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    then‚ the effects of the condition such as enterocolitis‚ short bowel syndrome‚ chronic constipation‚ and anal incontinence can still be experienced many years later. Once an infant has been definitively diagnosed with Hisrchsprung’s disease by barium enema and anal biopsy‚ the next step is surgery‚ where a procedure called a “pull-through” is performed and the affected portion of the intestine is removed. Then the remaining intestine is “pulled-through” and reattached to the anal opening. This procedure

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    Radioactive Isotopes An isotope is one of two or more atoms with the same number of protons‚ and position in the periodic table‚ but different number of neutrons and physical properties. Isotopes have an unstable nucleus that decay suddenly by a release of nuclear electrons and radiation. This essay will be discussing one of the applications and uses of the radioactive isotopes‚ and it will also state one problem that radioactive isotopes can address. The radiation characteristically

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    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread gastrointestinal (GI) illness that is classified as a "functional" GI condition because there are complications with normal gut function; however‚ no distinguishable causes describe its development. An association has been discovered between abnormalities in GI tract motility‚ variations in autonomic regulation‚ sensitivity in abdominal viscera‚ brain-gut communication abnormalities‚ and changes within the GI flora. Abdominal bloating‚ flatulence‚ abdominal

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    can help possibly gain long-term remission‚ and reduce the symptoms‚ generally allowing patients to function normally. Prevention can begin with simple test provided by a doctor. For example‚ blood test‚ colonoscopy‚ fecal occult blood test‚ barium enema‚ small bowel imaging and etcetera. These tests can be helpful in both prevention and treatment. Controlling the disease consists of taking medications provided by a doctor. Some of the medications include Anti-inflammatory drugs or Immune system

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    Radiographers assist the radiologist in performing exams such as barium enemas‚ intravenous pyelograms‚ and upper gastrointestinal exams (Gurley & Calloway‚ 2011). All of these exams require patient preparation before the exams can be started. It is up to the radiographer to explain to the patients what is required of them in order to prepare for the examination. Those patients who do not fully comprehend medical directions run the risk of a cancelled appointment‚ or complications during the procedure

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    unpleasant and often distressing symptom that can happen to anyone at any time. Regularity of bowel movement is different for every person. “The diagnosis of constipation is based on the patient’s history‚ physical examination‚ possibly results of a barium enema and stool testing for occult blood”. (Day et al‚ 2010). Symptoms include frequency of defecation; hardness of stools; abdominal fullness or bloatedness‚ and abdominal pain. (Prynn‚P.‚ 2011). It is non-life-threatening; it causes distress that

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    indicated by the HCPCS Level II modifier A. -td. B. -tc. C. -dc. D. -dx. 6. In a _______ fee schedule‚ the individual physician determines the price for each service. A. CMS B. UCR C. POS D. PPO 7. Which of the following codes is used to report a barium

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    Title: A case of colonic stricture secondary to recurrent ischemic colitis Author: Faisal Mehmood‚ M.D.1‚ Harshraj Leuva‚ M.D.1 and Anshu Taneja‚ M.D.1‚ 2 1. Internal Medicine Residency Program‚ Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)‚ NY. 2. Department of Internal Medicine‚ North Central Bronx Hospital‚ Bronx‚ NY. Introduction: Colonic ischemia is the most common form of gut ischemia‚ frequently affecting older population. Colonic ischemia may be more prevalent in women. The diagnosis

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    Colonoscopy‚ biopsy‚ upper GI‚ or a barium enema” (Sandford 3). Another person that can be of help is called a pediatric gastroenterologist. They can perform a variety of tests that include “complete blood count (CBC)‚ erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)‚ C-reactive protein (CRP)” (Riley Children’s Health 1) which are blood tests. “Hemoccult‚ calprotectin‚ culture‚ clostridium difficult (C.diff)” (Riley Children’s Health 1) which are stool tests. “Small bowel barium x-ray‚ ultrasound‚ computed tomography

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    Casie Coffin Disease Process ___Constipation____________________________________________ Pathophysiology Poorly understood but is thought to include interference with one of the three major functions of the colon: mucosal transport‚ myoelectric activity‚ or the processes of defecation. The urge to defecate is stimulated normally by rectal distension

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