The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic utility of contrast-enhanced CT colonography for postoperative surveillance in patients who had curative colon cancer resection and remain without ...

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study published in Radiology.

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study was published today in ...

Computed tomography colonography (CTC), often referred to as virtual colonoscopy, utilises thin‐section cross‐sectional imaging to examine the entire colonic lumen for neoplastic lesions without the ...

The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies that assessed the sensitivity of CT colonography (CTC) and standard optical colonoscopy (OC) for ...

Although medical literature has shown computerized tomographic colonography and optical colonoscopy are both effective at detecting advanced adenomas, recent research indicates optical colonoscopy ...

The advent of CT colonography (CTC) has generated conservative policies for the management of diminutive (5 mm) and small (6–9 mm) polyps to prevent inefficient duplication of screening tests. The ...

CT colonography reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer by up to 75% versus no screening, while stool DNA testing reduced the incidence by 59%. Stool testing was cost-effective relative to no ...

The American Gastroenterological Association says gastroenterologists planning to use computed tomographic colonography, an alternative to traditional colonoscopy, should undergo more training than ...

Most of the major cancer types have a single recommended screening test. For breast cancer, it’s mammography. For cervical cancer, cytology and/or human papillomavirus testing. For lung cancer, it’s ...

Credit: Getty Images Our easy-to-read fact sheet provides an overview of screening methods for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC), a collective term for colon and rectal cancers, is the third ...