CT Colonography (CTC or virtual colonoscopy), recommended every five years, is a less-invasive alternative to colonoscopy, although bowl prep is still required.
(1) Last, recent data demonstrate that colonoscopy has made substantial strides in improving sensitivity, whereas
CT colonography has, arguably, been stagnant.
CT colonography or colonoscopic examinations were conducted on all patients at least once during the follow-up period.
In addition to home-based tests,
CT Colonography (CTC) is an important, non-invasive method by which Americans can undergo colon cancer screenings.
Other options include the multi-targeted stool DNA test, commonly referred to as Cologuard, which can be completed every three years, a colonoscopy every 10 years, or a
CT colonography every five years.
Louisa said: "I had expressed for some time how I'd like to progress further with
CT colonography. "So I was really happy when we were able to secure the funding and I was told I would be a great fit for the role.
CT colonography uses CT imaging to view the colon and rectum.
CT colonography for population screening of colorectal cancer: hints from European trials.
Mascalchi, "Role of preoperative
CT colonography in patients with colorectal cancer," World Journal of Gastroenterology, vol.
While a colon cleanse is still required, a
CT colonography is not as invasive as a colonoscopy and often requires no sedation.
They may also want to look at the National Mammography Database and the
CT Colonography Registry."
