Comparison of radiologists and technologists in the performance of air-contrast barium enemas.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the rate of polyp detection and the quality of air-contrast barium enema (ACBE) procedures performed by technologists differ from those performed by radiologists.

CONCLUSION:
Our results showed that well-trained certified technologists can perform ACBE similar in overall quality and accuracy to ACBE performed by attending physicians and residents. Training technologists to perform ACBE may help to alleviate the radiology staffing shortage in the United States.

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Author information

Author/s: Thompson, William M (WM); Foster, William L (WL); Paulson, Erik K (EK); Niedzwiecki, Donna (D); Low, Vincent H S (VH); Fulford, Lori B (LB); Broomer, Bob W (BW); Sanders, Linda (L); Rockey, Don C (DC);

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Erwin Rd., Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA. thomp132(-atsign-)mc.duke.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study

Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Sep; vol 187 (issue 3) : pp 706-9

Dates: Created 2006/08/24; Completed 2006/09/12; Revised 2008/02/15;

PMID: 16928934, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Air
Barium Sulfate - administration & dosage; diagnostic use
Clinical Competence
Colonic Polyps - diagnosis
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Enema - methods

Associated Chemicals: Contrast Media (0) ; Barium Sulfate (7727-43-7)

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