title: Radiologists should read CT colonography.
abstract: This article defines the necessary skill set and knowledge base required for accurate computed tomography colonography (CTC) interpretation. The components of the interpretative process as well as the various strategies currently employed are discussed. The role of extracolonic evaluation as an integral part of this examination is also covered. Within this context, the question of whether a radiologist or gastroenterologist is better suited to interpret this examination is explored.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, E3/311 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-3252, USA. dkim@uwhealth.org
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Perry J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Pickhardt
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D023881:Colonography, Computed Tomographic; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D015588:Observer Variation; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity