Performing Fluoroscopic Examinations of the Colon Are Scheduled Less Often

question 9

Multiple Choice

Performing fluoroscopic examinations of the colon are scheduled less often than before.The reason for this change in the clinical study of the colon includes

• A) an increased cost of barium as a contrast agent.
• B) patient tolerance for barium enemas as diminished.
• C) the sensitivity of colonoscopy has surpassed the results of barium contrast colon studies.
• D) the shortage of radiologists has made fluoroscopy of the colon harder to schedule.

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