A study of patient acceptance of double-contrast barium enema and colonoscopy. Which procedure is preferred by patients?
Journal Article (Journal Article)
To our knowledge, no previous study has addressed the question of which method of evaluation of the lower gastrointestinal tract is preferred by patients, air-contrast barium enema or colonoscopy. Over a four-month period, we asked 189 consecutive patients who had undergone colonoscopy to express their preference for either air-contrast barium enema or colonoscopy. A clear preference for colonoscopy was expressed by our patients in terms of comfort and polyp detection despite higher cost. Time lost from work and post-procedure constipation were significantly less for colonoscopy than for barium enema. These factors should be considered in the evaluation of suspected lower gastrointestinal tract disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Van Ness, MM; Chobanian, SJ; Winters, C; Diehl, AM; Esposito, RL; Cattau, EL
Published Date
- December 1987
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 147 / 12
Start / End Page
- 2175 - 2176
PubMed ID
- 3689069
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0003-9926
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1001/archinte.147.12.2175
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States