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.