What are the guidelines regarding barium enemas following incomplete colonoscopies?
For barium enemas ordered following an incomplete colonoscopy, the patient should have the enema scheduled at 7-10 days after colonoscopy if any biopsy, polypectomy, fulguration, or laser coagulation has been performed during the colonoscopy. Otherwise, an attempt will be made to perform the barium the same day of the colonoscopy. Of note, enemas may be too difficult to perform in some patients with excessive retained gas after colonoscopy. The patients may be requested to return on the following day for the barium enema. Personal communication, University of WA gastrointestinal imaging staff What are the recommendations for breast-feeding patients who receive intravenous contrast for either CT or MRI examinations? Patients who are breast-feeding, who receive either iodinated contrast or gadolinium may continue breast-feeding after the examination without interruption. References 1. http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/instruction/abdominal/ab_handbook/05-CT_MRI_preg.html#contrast 2. Omniscan
