| Editorial: CTC interpretation by gastroenterologists: feasible but largely impractical, undesirable, and misguided. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19956116 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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As shown by Young et al. (1) in this issue of the Americn Journal of Gastroenterology, adequate diagnostic performance in the interpretation of computed tomographic colonography (CTC) would appear to be achievable for a subset of gastroenterologists with a specific interest in colorectal screening. Although it is likely that some gastroenterologists will aspire to interpret CTC in clinical practice, there are a number of issues and circumstances that should first be considered, as they may dampen this enthusiasm somewhat. In the end, quality assurance measures will help ensure adequate performance levels for CTC interpretation, whether read by radiologists or nonradiologists. This editorial commentary will review the relevant issues surrounding CTC interpretation by gastroenterologists. |
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Authors:
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Perry J Pickhardt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Editorial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of gastroenterology Volume: 104 ISSN: 1572-0241 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-03 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421030 Medline TA: Am J Gastroenterol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2932-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Clinical Competence* Colonography, Computed Tomographic* Colorectal Neoplasms / radiography* Feasibility Studies Gastroenterology* / education, standards Humans Observer Variation Pilot Projects Radiology* / education, standards Sensitivity and Specificity |
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Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Dec;104(12):2926-31
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19672252
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