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The role of virtual colonoscopy in colorectal screening

The role of virtual colonoscopy in colorectal screening

Authors :
Kevin J. Chang
Jay D. Patel
Source :
Clinical Imaging. 40:315-320
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2016.

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the better chance a person has of surviving 5 years after being diagnosed, emphasizing the need for effective and regular colorectal screening. Computed tomographic colonography has repeatedly demonstrated sensitivities equivalent to the current gold standard, optical colonoscopy, in the detection of clinically relevant polyps. It is an accurate, safe, affordable, available, reproducible, quick, and cost-effective option for colorectal screening and should be considered for mass screening.

Details

ISSN :
08997071
Volume :
40
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Imaging
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0261520555ec90df8d97e0882e56795e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.07.009