Virtual CT-colonoscopy

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) also called virtual colonoscopy is the newly emerged technique, which will be, used to assess the entire colon. Over the past decade, numerous clinical and technical advances have allowed CTC to be a potential option for colorectal cancer screening. However, this enthusiasm is tempered by recent studies that demonstrate CTC sensitivity is not great when CT is performed and images interpreted by radiologists without experience. The aim of this presentation is: To describe the patient preparation, including fecal tagging technique (fluid barium and iodinated contrast media),…