K K Ahmad, M Tariq, Q Sardar, M Arshad, N Sehr, N R Zaidi, Maj Siddiqui.
Colonic Polyps and Carcinomas: A Prospective Comparision of Single and Double Contrast Barium Enema in some Patients.
Ann King Edward Med Uni Jan ;2(3-4):33-4.

In very early stage, colorectal Carcinomas present as, polyps. Their early detection is therefore of paramount importance. Since the histological picture of a polyp cannot be ascertained from an X-ray film, the diameter appears to be the most suitable indication of the Malignancy of a lesion. A prospective study was conducted to find out whether a single contrast (SC) or a double contrast (DC) Barium Enema examination is more sensitive diagnostic method for examination of the colon. The examination was, performed is two phasis. First of all a single contrast study using a barium sulpbate suspesion, followed by insuflation of air for a duble contrast study and both the examination method were performed in the same patient.

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