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We evaluated the role of the barium enema in the diagnostic work-up of 120 gynecologic patients. Major abnormalities were detected in 10% of patients. We conclude that patients presenting with pelvic tumors or suspected gynecologic malignancies should have a pre-therapeutic barium enema in order to define the extent of the disease and to rule out colon cancer
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Umbach, G.E., Zubek, S., Deck, H.J. et al. Barium enema in the diagnostic work-up of gynecologic patients. Arch Gynecol 240, 173–175 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00207712
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00207712