Ultrasound as part of a 1-day gastroenterology clinic: advantages and problems.
Ultrasound was introduced into a 1-day gastroenterology clinic so that clinical assessment, endoscopy and ultrasound could be performed as appropriate in a single hospital visit. The findings in 602 patients are reported. A total of 256 (43%) patients underwent ultrasound, 35% of which showed positive findings including cholelithiasis in 12% and tumours in 7%. This system of referral for ultrasound is very convenient for patients and their general practitioner and is less costly than traditional referral methods. It is, however, time-consuming for the radiologist.
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography