Limiting overhead views in double-contrast colon examinations does not affect diagnostic accuracy.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1987
Abstract
A prospective study was undertaken to evaluate whether reducing overhead (technician-performed) films in double-contrast colon examinations had any effect on diagnostic accuracy. Only 4 overhead films were obtained routinely: supine, both decubitus, and prone cross-table rectal views. A high detect rate was maintained, comparable to our accuracy when 7 or 8 overhead films were obtained. Our study confirms that with double-contrast colon examinations, the need for overhead films is diminished. A significant decrease in cost, radiation exposure, and examination time can be obtained. We continued to use this method without any noticeable decrease in diagnostic accuracy.
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
175
Last Page
177
ISSN
0364-2356
Published In/Presented At
Feczko, P. J., & Halpert, R. D. (1987). Limiting overhead views in double-contrast colon examinations does not affect diagnostic accuracy. Gastrointestinal radiology, 12(2), 175–177. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01885134
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
3556981
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article