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Comparison of barium enema nad colonoscopy in the detection of small colonic polyps.

Abstract
A total of 210 patients was examined by barium enema and colonoscopy. The authors found 219 polyps in 112 patients. Single-contrast barium enema missed 33 (45.2%) and double-contrast barium enema missed 17 (11.7%) polyps. Colonoscopy failed to detect 6 polyps (2.7%) and another 21 (10%) were not seen because the area could not be reached by the colonoscope. Malignancy was present in 5 small polyps. The authors conclude that the double-contrast barium enema offers a definite advantage in the right colon. In general, the two methods are complementary.
AuthorsR F Thoeni, L Menuck
JournalRadiology (Radiology) Vol. 124 Issue 3 Pg. 631-5 (Sep 1977) ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States
PMID887751 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate
Topics
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Colonic Neoplasms (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
  • Contrast Media
  • Endoscopy
  • Enema
  • False Negative Reactions
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Polyps (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
  • Radiography
  • Retrospective Studies

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