Diagnostic Radiology Audit of barium enema examinations in the diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma

SUMMARYBarium enema is a commonly used technique. A number of papers have been published describing its accuracy in the diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma. A retrospective comparison of pathology and radiology reports was made to determine rates of demonstration and reporting of colorectal carcinoma on barium enema examinations for a 12‐month period.