Context Computed tomographic (CT) colonography has been recognized as an alternative
for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in average-risk individuals, but less information is …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical and economic impact of
colonoscopic referral for small and diminutive polyps detected at CT colonography (CTC) …

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 …

Background We evaluated the performance characteristics of computed tomographic (CT)
virtual colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal neoplasia in an average-risk screening …

OBJECTIVE: One-time colonoscopy has been recommended as a possible colorectal
cancer (CRC) screening strategy. Because the incidence of colorectal neoplasia increases …

Background: Fecal occult blood testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy are used
to screen patients for colorectal cancer. Objective: To compare the cost-effectiveness of fecal …

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently decided to deny coverage
of CT colonography for cancer screening, concluding that “the evidence is inadequate.” Dr …

Importance Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality
in the US. Objective To systematically review the effectiveness, test accuracy, and harms of …

Purpose To estimate the cost-effectiveness of computed tomographic (CT) colonography for
colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in average-risk asymptomatic subjects in the United …

Background: Colon screening by optical colonoscopy (OC) or computed tomographic
colonography (CTC) requires a laxative bowel preparation, which inhibits screening …