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Virtual colonoscopy in the US Army: current utilization at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20473668     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Virtual colonoscopy (VC), also known as CT colonography, continues to gain momentum worldwide as a safe and accurate alternative to traditional optical colonoscopy (OC) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Within the US Army medical system, VC has experienced sustained growth since the program's inception in 2003. Integral to the success of this screening program has been dedicated radiologists and clinical support staff, collaboration with gastroenterology and an active training program for radiologists. Increasing patient and physician acceptance of the VC program along with radiologist education will ensure continued penetration of this valuable screening tool into the US Army medical system.
Authors:
Jeremiah R Long; Michael I Frew; Michael P Brazaitis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Abdominal imaging     Volume:  36     ISSN:  1432-0509     ISO Abbreviation:  Abdom Imaging     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-11     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9303672     Medline TA:  Abdom Imaging     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  149-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA, jeremiah.r.long@us.army.mil.
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