OBJECTIVE: Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) colonography is a
new technique that uses data generated from CT or MR imaging to create two-and three …

BACKGROUND We examined the cost-effectiveness of 2-and 3-dimensional computerized
tomography (CT) colonography as a screening test for colorectal neoplasia. METHODS We …

Background & Aims: When optimized, virtual colonoscopy may be highly sensitive for
colorectal neoplasia. We evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of virtual …

Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) promises to become a primary method for colorectal
cancer screening and return radiologists to a major role in colon cancer prevention. Results …

Abstract Purpose: To compare the Medicare population cost of colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening of average risk individuals by CT colonography (CTC) vs. optical colonoscopy …

The study by Kay and colleagues in this issue of Endosco py [1], when published in abstract
form [2, 3] was the first blinded prospective study (to my knowledge) to demon strate a …

ContextConventional colonoscopy is the best available method for detection of colorectal
cancer; however, it is invasive and not without risk. Computed tomographic colonography …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate attitudes among primary care physicians and potential patients
concerning “virtual” and conventional colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening …

Screening for colorectal polyps and neoplasms has been accepted and instituted in the
United States. As most colorectal neoplasms arise from pre-existing polyps, detection and …

carcinoma is the second most common cause of cancerrelated death in the United States,
with approximately 150,000 new cases diagnosed and 60.000 deaths each year I1, 21 …