Low-Dose Computed Tomography Colonography Technique.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2018.04.008
Abstract: Significant anxiety has been expressed by some over the radiation risks associated with computed tomography (CT), particularly when it applies to a screening examination such as CT colonography. These theoretic risks are far outweighed by… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; low dose; dose computed; tomography colonography ... See more keywords
Computed tomography colonography: a retrospective analysis of outcomes of 2 years experience in a district general hospital
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15063
Abstract: Colonoscopy is the gold‐standard investigation for direct luminal visualization of the large bowel. Studies have shown the efficacy of computed tomography colonography (CTC) is equivalent to colonoscopy in both cancer and polyp detection. read more here.
Keywords: tomography colonography; colonography retrospective; computed tomography; retrospective analysis ... See more keywords
Utility of minimal preparation computed tomography colonography in detecting colorectal cancer in elderly and frail patients
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.13999
Abstract: Colorectal cancers result in substantial morbidity and mortality to the Australian society each year. The usual investigation for bowel malignancy is optical colonoscopy (OC), with computed tomography colonography (CTC) used as an alternative investigation. The… read more here.
Keywords: minimal preparation; tomography colonography; computed tomography; elderly frail ... See more keywords
Are we underutilising computer tomography colonography in Australia?
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.15778
Abstract: Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a safe and accurate tool for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. CTC requires dedicated radiological expertise and demonstrates a high sensitivity and specificity in polyp… read more here.
Keywords: tomography; computer tomography; underutilising computer; tomography colonography ... See more keywords
Can Computed Tomography Colonography Replace Optical Colonoscopy in Detecting Colorectal Lesions?: State of the Art
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DOI: 10.5946/ce.2021.254
Abstract: Colorectal cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Optical colonoscopy (OC) is widely accepted as the reference standard for the screening of colorectal polyps and cancers, and computed tomography colonography (CTC) is… read more here.
Keywords: tomography colonography; computed tomography; colorectal lesions; optical colonoscopy ... See more keywords
Computed tomography colonography in elderly patients, a safe and accurate colonic examination.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.19-3-s15
Abstract: In Kettering General Hospital we perform almost 500 computed tomography colonograms (CTCs) annually for patients who, do not want, are unable to tolerate, or have failed a colonoscopy (which is considered the ‘gold standard’ colonic… read more here.
Keywords: tomography colonography; colonography elderly; computed tomography; colonic examination ... See more keywords