Has a sensitivity as high as 95% in detecting polyps greater than 1 cm. in diameter.
Low risk of perforation approximately one in 25,000 examinations.
Associated mortality rate from perforation one in 250,000.
Sensitivity for detection of cancer ranges from 85-90%.
Low radiation dose of approximately 300-500 mrad (3-5 mGy), which is less than the dose associated with screening mammography.