Which of the following is the most preferred investigation for small bowel tumors:
High-Yield Explanation
Enteroclysis: Contrast study of small bowel by infusing contrast agent through Nolan intestinal tube Contrast agent- High density microbar solution with methyl cellulose or water soluble iodine dye Indications: Small bowel tumors Stricture small bowel Congenital anomalies Crohns disease, intestinal tuberculosis Advantages: Easy to perform & well tolerated. More sensitive than conventional barium studies and less invasive than enteroscopy. Tumor characterization and staging can be performed using a single examination.