Multi-institution, multidisciplinary radiology and endoscopy trial of the diagnostic accuracy of the double contrast examination of the stomach surface
Aguzzi, P.; Andreoli, F.; Bartolozzi, C.; Bedogni, G.; Bayeli, P.; Cacciamani, G.; Caenazzo, E.; Cammisa, M.; Camposampietro, A.; Canossi, G.; Capurso, L.; Catalano, D.; Colagrande, C.; Cortivo, P.; Crocellà, A.; Daniele, P.; De Nigris, E.; Fargnoli, R.; Farini, R.; Federici, T.; Ferrerri, C.; Fornaciari, M.; Freddara, V.; Frosini, C.; Gabbrielli, L.; Galeazzi, R.; Giani, S.; Gozzi, G.; Graziani, L.; Guercia, C.; Guercia, M.; Koch, M.; Lorenzini, I.; Macchini, M.; Masi, A.; Miceli, F.; Montesi,
La Radiologia Medica 65(12): 867-872
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-8362 PMID: 400034 Document Number: 143438
In 12 X-ray and gastroenterology departments 1570 patients, clinically suspected to have a gastric pathology, have been examined by double contrast (surface) examination of the stomach followed by gastroscopy. Diagnostic accuracy was 93% in respect of endoscopic data, assumed correct by hypothesis. On the basis of a cost and benefit evaluation, made according to the well known criteria, a wider routine use of the double contrast technique is proposed.