Commentary on: Observer Variation in the Detection of Colorectal Neoplasia on Double-contrast Barium Enema: Implications for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Training

Considering double contrast barium enema and its demise: a case for systematic videorecording of colonoscopy

Double contrast barium enema (DCBE) continues its decline. One area where DCBE and CT colonography surpass colonoscopy is in documentation. Colonoscopy could improve documentation by systematic videorecording of examinations (or at least of the withdrawal portions). Investigation of the impact of systematic videorecording of colonoscopy on quality, cost, and medical-legal risk is warranted.

Virtual colonoscopy: current status and future directions

Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) is a technique whereby CT images of the cleansed and distended colon are acquired, ostensibly for detecting colonic neoplasia, although also providing additional diagnostic information from extracolonic organs. This article examines the current status of virtual colonoscopy, reviewing the technical parameters, performance characteristics, and issues surrounding implementation in routine clinical practice. Future directions for virtual colonoscopy are explored, including advances toward prepless examinations and automated interpretation.