What does FGAE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

During an FGAE procedure, a specially designed tube containing air is inserted through the anus and rectum into the large intestine. The tube may contain contrast material that can be observed on a fluoroscopic image during the process. Once inside the intestine, air is forced into it with a pressurized device called an insufflator. This allows doctors to view organs inside the abdomen on an X-ray screen in order to diagnose any potential problems that may be present.

Some risks associated with FGAE include infection, perforation of the bowel wall, adverse reactions to contrast materials used during imaging and abdominal pain or cramping. Additionally, misdiagnosis due to difficulty interpreting images taken via fluoroscopy can occur.

Yes. Prior to undergoing an FGAE procedure, it is important for patients to follow dietary instructions given by their physician such as eliminating food from their diet up 12 hours before the procedure as well as avoiding medications that can affect digestion for several days prior to it. Additionally, it is recommended that patients abstain from smoking for 24 hours before and after the exam in order to reduce their risk of complications related to anesthesia if needed during examination and treatment.

Not always; whether or not anesthesia will be required depends on what procedures are being done at the same time as well as any additional medical conditions present in individual patients such as allergies or sensitivities that cannot be managed without anesthesia or sedation. In general however, light forms of sedation are typically administered if needed during this type of exam unless other options have been discussed with physicians prior to undergoing it.

Studies indicate that FGAE proves effective in assessing and treating most cases of constipation resulting from blockages in the intestines due its ability to detect lesions caused by inflammation or cancer in addition providing relief from symptoms caused by blockages once they have been discovered and cleared out accordingly with prescribed treatments which include balloon dilation amongst others depending on severity of conditions being addressed at time of consultation between patient doctor pairings.