Thin-section multi–detector row computed tomographic (CT) colonography is a powerful tool
for the detection and classification of colonic lesions. However, each step in the process of a …

Objective To compare computed tomographic colonography (CTC) performance of four
trained radiographers with the CTC performance of two experienced radiologists. Methods …

Objectives Radiographers have been shown to be capable CT colonography observers. We
evaluated whether radiographers can be trained to triage screening CT colonography for …

For example, a key issue is the justification of conventional colonoscopy as a screening test.
The size and histologic criteria that constitute a significant polyp and the overall cost to …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence and outcomes of
unsuspected indeterminate but likely unimportant extracolonic findings (CT Colonography …

CT colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) was first introduced in 1994 as a novel imaging
technique for the detection of colorectal polyps and cancer. It is currently proposed as a new …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to estimate the ratio of cancers prevented to
induced (benefit-risk ratio) for CT colonography (CTC) screening every 5 years from the age …

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world.
Approximately 80–90% of colon cancers develop in adenomas after mutations. The risk of …

The aim was to evaluate diagnostic potential, technical performance, and patient
acceptance of CT colonography when used for detection of colorectal polyps and cancer in …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most relevant causes of morbidity and
mortality in Western societies. CRC screening is actually based on faecal occult blood …