Journal article
Utility of flexible sigmoidoscopy as an adjunct to double-contrast barium enema examination
Abstract
Abstract.Background: There is controversy regarding the most appropriate investigation for suspected colorectal carcinoma. We offered these patients same-day flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) and double-contrast barium enema (DCBE).Methods: We reviewed the results of 117 consecutive adult patients. All patients underwent FS followed by DCBE on the same day. The radiographs were reviewed by two of the authors who were blinded to the clinical …
Authors
Cheong Y; Farrow R; Frank CS; Stevenson GW
Journal
Abdominal Radiology, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 138–140
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 1998
DOI
10.1007/s002619900306
ISSN
2366-004X