Indications

1. Patient under 40 years of age with abdominal signs or symptoms (pain, bloating, constipation, gynecologic mass, etc.) not particularly suggestive for mucosal polyps, colitis, or bleeding
   
   
2. Suspected diverticulitis
   
   
3. Bowel not prepared but limited exam requested to verify or exclude colon obstruction, volvulus, appendicitis, fistula, etc.
   
   
4. Uncooperative, disabled, very old, or very ill patient unable to tolerate or perform the maneuvers for a double contrast study
   
   

Contraindications

1. Suspected acute perforation
   
   
2. Acute, fulminating colitis
   
   
3. Immediately after biopsy
   
   

Patient Preparation - See Appendix by the same name