Does training and experience influence the accuracy of computed tomography colonography interpretation?

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the effect of experience on the accuracy rate of computed tomography colonography (CTC) interpretation and patient preferences/satisfaction for CTC and colonoscopy.

Methods

A prospective, non-randomized, observational study performed in a single, tertiary care center involving 90 adults who underwent CTC followed by colonoscopy on the same day. CTC was interpreted by an abdominal imaging radiologist and then a colonoscopy was performed utilizing segmental un-blinding and re-examination as required. A radiology resident and two gastroenterology (GI) fellows blinded to the results also interpreted the CTC datasets independently. Accuracy rates and trend changes were determined for each reader to assess for a learning curve.

Results

Among 90 patients (57%

SUBMITTER: Rosenfeld G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3925866 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature