Purpose CT colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive screening test with high sensitivity
for colonic polyps (> 1 cm). Prior studies suggest that CTC utilization remains low. However …

Purpose Colon cancer screening reduces deaths from colorectal cancer. Screening rates
have plateaued; however, studies have found that giving patients a choice between different …

CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening has been proved to be effective and cost-
saving. CT colonography uses minimally invasive evaluation of colorectum and has better …

BACKGROUND. Approximately one-third of the eligible US population have not undergone
guideline-compliant colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Guidelines recognize various …

Objective The primary objectives of this investigation were to evaluate the use of screening
CT colonography (CTC) examinations by age comparing individuals of Medicare-eligible …

PURPOSE: The authors review the current status and rationale of the updated ACR practice
guidelines for computed tomographic colonography (CTC). METHODS: Clinical validation …

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

Background Incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC) are higher among African
Americans where CRC screening rates lag behind non-Hispanic whites. The purpose of this …

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

Purpose To compare overall colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates for patients who were
eligible and due for CRC screening and who were with and without insurance coverage for …