Intussusception often presents in a child 6-36 months old with abdominal pain relieved by drawing knees to the chest +/- bloody diarrhea +/- vomiting. In setting of suspected intussusception, next best step is a contrast/air enema which is both therapeutic and diagnostic.
X-ray of upper GI tract with contrast indicated in setting of suspected malrotation with volvulus (newborn with abdominal pain + bilious vomiting + distention)
Corticosteroid enemas sometimes used in ulcerative colitis
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2 in 1 - Tx + Dx for little bastards. But don't do it to an old crank with a perforated diverticulum.
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this is intusseption, with current jelly stools and episodic abdominal pain. Treat with barium enema