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Is there still a role for double-contrast barium enema examination?

Canon CL

Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35249-6830, USA. ccanon@uabmc.edu

The role of double-contrast barium enema examination (DCBE) in screening for colorectal carcinoma has evolved considerably in recent years. This review will discuss the current indications for DCBE and contrast fluoroscopy of the colon and the anticipated future role of these studies.

Published 4 April 2008 in Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 6(4): 389-92.
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