A patient has come in tot the radiology department to undergo testing for possible polyps. What diagnostic test may be done to diagnose this type of lesion?
A) Gastric analysis
B) Barium enema
C) Barium swallow
D) Gastroscopy
Ans: B
Feedback: The purpose of the barium enema is to detect the presence of polyps, tumors, and other lesions of the large intestine and to demonstrate any abnormal anatomy or malfunction of the bowel.
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