6-16 years Nothing by mouth after midnight. No chewing gum on day of examination. Double Contrast Colon Double contrast colon on children 0-3 years will only be performed after direct consultation with the pediatric radiologist. Clear liquid diet for 24 hours. No milk, or milk products, for 24 hours.
Saline enema the evening before the exam.
Adequate hydration is imperative with this bowel prep. No prep required. No other preparation is needed. In cases with impaired renal function, the Pediatric Radiologist should be consulted in advance. If indicated, the patient's physician should prescribe a different medication.