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enema

The setting of a siphon enema is carried out in order to most effectively free the intestines from feces, gases, decay and fermentation products. Siphon enema also helps in the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.

Indications for the procedure:

• Lack of proper effect from setting a cleansing enema .
• Removal of toxins, fecal, mucous, purulent contents from the intestinal cavity.
• Conditions accompanied by excessive processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines.
• Severe flatulence.
• Preparation for surgical intervention on the intestines.
• Suspicion of intestinal obstruction.

An enema is a procedure in which fluid is introduced into the lower segment of the large intestine for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A cleansing enema is prescribed to liquefy and remove the contents of the lower sections of the large intestine, cleaning it from feces and gases.

Before considering the algorithm for setting a cleansing enema , let us remind ourselves of the indications for its use: read in full "