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Ultrasound as part of a 1-day gastroenterology clinic: advantages and problems

Departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Gastroenterology, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland

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.

Received for publication January 1, 1990. Revision received March 1, 1990.