Catheter Administered Deep Intestinal Enema — Case Series

Abstract

Enemas are often used in a variety of surgical conditions. We describe the outcome of deep intestinal enema administered either through a flatus tube or a Foley catheter. Deep enemas are useful in constipation, pseudo intestinal obstruction, ileus and colonic volvulus either as an adjunct or an alternative to other procedures such as endoscopic decompression.

Key Words:

• Volvulus
• constipation
• enema
• flatus tube.

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R. Durai

R. Durai, M.D., M.S., M.R.C.S. (Ed&Glas) Department of Surgery Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough, Kent United Kingdom E-mail: [email protected]