Computed tomographic colonography

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
Don C Rockey

Abstract

Computed tomographic colonography is a new and noninvasive method to evaluate the colon. The goal of this review is to discuss the latest data and define outstanding issues related to computed tomographic colonography. Computed tomographic colonography is gaining momentum as a potential primary colon cancer screening method in the USA. Although not as accurate as colonoscopy, the accuracy of computed tomographic colonography for detection of large lesions appears to be in the 80-90% range. The field is rapidly evolving, not only in terms of technology but also in a variety of other practical areas. Current data suggest that computed tomographic colonography is a viable colon cancer screening modality in the USA. However, it is not ready for widespread implementation, largely because of lack of standards for training and reading and the fact that the number of skilled readers is limited.

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