Comparison assessment of virtual colonoscopy and conventional colonoscopy

Background: CT colonoscopy is a rapidly spreading method for the evaluation of colonic disorders. This diagnostic method is able to detect colorectal cancer and adenomas with 82–87% sensitivity and 92–94% specificity. Aims: To compare the diagnostic value of virtual endoscopy with a new autodissection program and conventional colonoscopy. Patients and Methods: 554 patients with abdominal pain and a history of colorectal cancer were studied during a 5 years period (401 women, 153 men, age 55±37 years) before conventional colonoscopy. During the evaluation the colon was divided into 6 segments (sigmoid colon, desc…