| Radiological observations in the colon of Nigerians with chronic enema abuse. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8293707 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Barium enema examination performed on the indigenes of Calabar community (the Efiks) demonstrated redundancy (dolichocolon) in various segments of the colon in a high proportion (71%) of habitual enema abusers compared to non-abusers (19%). Comparatively, the descending colon appeared the most vulnerable segment of the gut. The typical features of enema colitis was not found in any of the subjects probably because of the non-corrosive nature of the concoctions they used in clearing their gut. It is concluded that prolonged stimulation of the colon with enema together with the instruments used to deliver the concoction results in the redundancy. To enhance accurate radiological evaluation of colonic lesions amongst Nigerians of Efik origin, chronic enema abuse should be considered. |
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Authors:
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D E Bassey |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: East African medical journal Volume: 70 ISSN: 0012-835X ISO Abbreviation: East Afr Med J Publication Date: 1993 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-03-03 Completed Date: 1994-03-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372766 Medline TA: East Afr Med J Country: KENYA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 452-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Barium Sulfate / diagnostic use Colon / radiography* Enema / adverse effects* Female Humans Male Middle Aged |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7727-43-7/Barium Sulfate |
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