A member asked:

Must i have contrast injection during virtual colonoscopy? what about drinking barium? can virtual colon be done without one or both of these?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: The virtual colonoscopy can be done without using any contrast material and just using carbon dioxide or room air into the bowel. The procedure is relatively new and constantly changing.

Answered 8/19/2014

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