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Sitz markers are barium sulfate impregnated PVC 0-rings in a gelatin capsule

What conditions is this used to diagnose?

- Bowel obstruction

- Constipation

- Diverticular disease

- Hemorrhoids

- IBS

- Hypomotility

What is this procedure?

This test uses tiny "markers" to measure motility of the colon

Reason for procedure :

This study is applied when patients are suffering from chronic constipation.

* Less than 2 bowel moments a week

How the exam is performed

There are several methods of performing a Sitz Marker Test.

Here is one example:

  • The patient takes one capsule containing 24 Sitz Markers
  • The patient gets an abdomen X-ray 5 days later to see where in the digestive system the markers are.

Why is this a rare exam?

  • It takes several days to complete
  • Other exams, like the barium enema, can provide more diagnostic information

Sitz Marker test

Who performs this procedure?

- The technologist and the patient are the only ones needed in the room

Benefits :

Presented by:

Rachel Davis Garrett Arnell

Kaylyn Brooks

This exam is done with conventional x-ray.

- More comfortable than a barium enema

- Less radiation than CT

- More affordable

- Easier to administer

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