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

Journal Article

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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Cited Authors

Thompson, WM; Foster, WL; Paulson, EK; Niedzwiecki, D; Low, VHS; Fulford, LB; Broomer, BW; Sanders, L; Rockey, DC

Published Date

September 2006

Published In

Ajr. American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume / Issue

187 / 3

Start / End Page

706 - 709

PubMed ID

16928934

Pubmed Central ID

16928934

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1546-3141

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0361-803X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2214/ajr.05.0526

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