| Computerized tomography colonography. | |
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PMID: 15270665 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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First introduced a decade ago, computerized tomography (CT) colonography (virtual colonoscopy) is emerging as an important radiologic investigation for colorectal neoplasia, with diagnostic performance likely exceeding barium enema and comparable with optical colonoscopy. Employing state-of-the-art multislice technology, CT colonography allows a complete examination of the colon and surrounding organs in less than 30 seconds. This article reviews current techniques, indications, comparison with existing technologies, and diagnostic performance. Although already widely disseminated, important future developments, such as prepless bowel cleansing (laxative free) and computer-aided diagnosis, may establish CT colonography as the preferred first-line, whole-colon investigation. |
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Authors:
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David Burling; Stuart Taylor; Steve Halligan |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert review of anticancer therapy Volume: 4 ISSN: 1473-7140 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Anticancer Ther Publication Date: 2004 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-23 Completed Date: 2004-09-21 Revised Date: 2007-06-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101123358 Medline TA: Expert Rev Anticancer Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 615-25 Citation Subset: IM |
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St. Mark's Hospital, Intestinal Imaging Center, Level 4V, Watford Road, Northwick Park, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK. burling@doctors.org.uk |
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Accreditation Colonic Neoplasms / radiography* Colonography, Computed Tomographic / methods*, standards Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted* Humans Patient Compliance Patient Satisfaction Professional Competence Sensitivity and Specificity |
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