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Computed tomography colonography (CTC, also known as virtual colonoscopy) has been used for over a decade to investigate the colon for colorectal neoplasia. Numerous clinical and technical advances have allowed CTC to advance from a research tool to a viable option for colorectal cancer screening. Slowly the clinical community is beginning to realize its promise. However, controversy remains among radiologists, gastroenterologists, and other clinicians, regarding its utilization in clinical practice.
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Macari, M., Johnson, C.D. (2006). CT Colonography. In: Hodler, J., Von Schulthess, G.K., Zollikofer, C.L. (eds) Diseases of The Abdomen and Pelvis. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0508-6_12
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