CT colonography for population screening: ready for prime time?
PJ Pickhardt - Digestive diseases and sciences, 2015 - Springer
Since its introduction 20 years ago, CT colonography (CTC), also referred to as virtual
colonoscopy, has evolved from an experimental research tool with relatively limited clinical …
colonoscopy, has evolved from an experimental research tool with relatively limited clinical …
History, evolution, and current status of radiologic imaging tests for colorectal cancer screening
MS Levine, J Yee - Radiology, 2014 - pubs.rsna.org
Colorectal cancer screening is thought to be an effective tool with which to reduce the
mortality from colorectal cancer through early detection and removal of colonic adenomas …
mortality from colorectal cancer through early detection and removal of colonic adenomas …
[HTML][HTML] Medicare cost of colorectal cancer screening: CT colonography vs. optical colonoscopy
B Pyenson, PJ Pickhardt, TG Sawhney, M Berrios - Abdominal imaging, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Purpose: To compare the Medicare population cost of colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening of average risk individuals by CT colonography (CTC) vs. optical colonoscopy …
screening of average risk individuals by CT colonography (CTC) vs. optical colonoscopy …
Evaluation of dose reduction and image quality in CT colonography: comparison of low-dose CT with iterative reconstruction and routine-dose CT with filtered back …
K Nagata, M Fujiwara, H Kanazawa, T Mogi, N Iida… - European …, 2015 - Springer
Objective To prospectively evaluate the radiation dose and image quality comparing low-
dose CT colonography (CTC) reconstructed using different levels of iterative reconstruction …
dose CT colonography (CTC) reconstructed using different levels of iterative reconstruction …
[HTML][HTML] Accuracy of combined computed tomography colonography and dual energy iiodine map imaging for detecting colorectal masses using high-pitch dual …
K Sun, R Han, Y Han, X Shi, J Hu, B Lu - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of combined computed tomography colonography
(CTC) and dual-energy iodine map imaging for detecting colorectal masses using high-pitch …
(CTC) and dual-energy iodine map imaging for detecting colorectal masses using high-pitch …
Reducing image noise in computed tomography (CT) colonography: effect of an integrated circuit CT detector
Y Liu, S Leng, GJ Michalak, TJ Vrieze… - Journal of computer …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objective To investigate whether the integrated circuit (IC) detector results in reduced noise
in computed tomography (CT) colonography (CTC). Methods Three hundred sixty-six …
in computed tomography (CT) colonography (CTC). Methods Three hundred sixty-six …
[HTML][HTML] CT colonography in the diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer: emphasis on pre-and post-surgical evaluation
N Hong, SH Park - World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This article addresses the use of computed tomographic colonography (CTC) for the
diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer, focusing on presurgical evaluation of the …
diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer, focusing on presurgical evaluation of the …
Sociodemographic factors and screening CT colonography use among Medicare beneficiaries
EW Christensen, PC Sanelli, EY Rula… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
BACKGROUND. Approximately one-third of the eligible US population have not undergone
guideline-compliant colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Guidelines recognize various …
guideline-compliant colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Guidelines recognize various …
[HTML][HTML] An approach for performing a successful computed tomography colonography examination
JH Bortz - SA Journal of Radiology, 2014 - scielo.org.za
Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive, fast, safe and accurate
screening examination for colorectal cancer. It also allows evaluation of structures outside …
screening examination for colorectal cancer. It also allows evaluation of structures outside …
Reassessing medicare trends in diagnostic CT colonography after achieving CPT code category I status
Purpose Compare national trends in utilization and coverage of diagnostic (non-screening)
computed tomography colonography (CTC) in the Medicare population before and after …
computed tomography colonography (CTC) in the Medicare population before and after …