Virtual Colonoscopy: Current Status and Future Directions - 18/08/11
, Steve Halligan, MD, FRCP, FRCR bRésumé |
Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) is a technique whereby CT images of the cleansed and distended colon are acquired, ostensibly for detecting colonic neoplasia, although also providing additional diagnostic information from extracolonic organs. This article examines the current status of virtual colonoscopy, reviewing the technical parameters, performance characteristics, and issues surrounding implementation in routine clinical practice. Future directions for virtual colonoscopy are explored, including advances toward prepless examinations and automated interpretation.
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| Professor Halligan and Drs. Taylor and Burling are consultants for Medicsight, a CT colonography software development company. Professor Halligan and Dr. Taylor hold research agreements with E-Z-EM, inc. and Profesor Halligan holds a research agreement with Barco. |
Vol 15 - N° 4
P. 773-795 - octobre 2005 Retour au numéro
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