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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...double-contrast barium enema, a technician coats the inside of the intestine with the metallic dye and pumps the colon full of air. Then an X ray of the large intestine is taken, allowing doctors to visualize the outline of most abnormal growths. Provided the colon is clear, a barium enema should be repeated every five to 10 years. Cost...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Katie's Crusade | 3/13/2000 | See Source »

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