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.
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Authors | R F Thoeni, L Menuck |
Journal | Radiology
(Radiology)
Vol. 124
Issue 3
Pg. 631-5
(Sep 1977)
ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States |
PMID | 887751
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Contrast Media
- Barium Sulfate
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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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