Although over 55% of respondents in a recent, nationwide telephone survey reported having
had either sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy in the preceding 10 years (MMWR 2008; 57: 253 …

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) has been recommended by the American
Cancer Society, the Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTF), and the …

In 2008, results from the landmark American College of Radiology Imaging Network
(ACRIN) trial provided evidence supporting the use computed tomography colonography …

Background: The majority of colorectal cancers arise from benign neoplasms (adenomatous
polyps). Adenomas of 1 cm or more in diameter confer a higher risk of colorectal cancer than …

Goals To assess physician understanding of computed tomographic colonography (CTC) in
colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines in a pilot study. Background CTC is a …

Introduction At our institution, the most common cohort of individuals having computed
tomography colonography (CTC) are those that require primary screening for colorectal …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the
second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. In 2009, an estimated 146,970 …

Background: Computerized tomographic (CT) colonography is a potential alternative to
colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. Its main advantage, a better safety profile, may …

Colorectal cancer claims more than 50,000 lives annually in the US. Screening for colorectal
cancer, with the removal of any identified polyps, significantly impacts the death rate from …

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a relatively noninvasive technique for large
bowel imaging that has the ability to detect colorectal neoplasia. Already well established as …