Computed tomographic colonography versus barium enema for diagnosis of colorectal cancer or large polyps in symptomatic patients (SIGGAR): a multicentre randomised trial.

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Title: Computed tomographic colonography versus barium enema for diagnosis of colorectal cancer or large polyps in symptomatic patients (SIGGAR): a multicentre randomised trial.
Authors: Halligan, Steve, Wooldrage, Kate, Dadswell, Edward, Kralj-Hans, Ines, von Wagner, Christian, Edwards, Rob, Guiqing Yao, Kay, Clive, Burling, David, Faiz, Omar, Teare, Julian, Lilford, Richard J., Morton, Dion, Wardle, Jane, Atkin, Wendy
Source: Lancet. 4/6/2013, Vol. 381 Issue 9873, p1185-1193. 9p.
Subjects: Clinical trials, Virtual colonoscopy, Barium enema, Colon cancer diagnosis, Polyps, Medical radiology, Diagnosis
Abstract: The article discusses the multicentre randomised trial aimed at comparing computed tomographic colonography (CTC) and barium enema (BE) for colorectal cancer or large polyps diagnosis in symptomatic patients. It demonstrates that CTC is more sensitive compared to BE. Results suggests that CTC should be the selected radiological test for patient with symptoms indicative of colorectal cancer. INSET: Panel: Research in context.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article discusses the multicentre randomised trial aimed at comparing computed tomographic colonography (CTC) and barium enema (BE) for colorectal cancer or large polyps diagnosis in symptomatic patients. It demonstrates that CTC is more sensitive compared to BE. Results suggests that CTC should be the selected radiological test for patient with symptoms indicative of colorectal cancer. INSET: Panel: Research in context.
ISSN:01406736
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)62124-2