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Multislice Computed Tomography Colonography: Technique Optimization

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Multislice CT: A Practical Guide

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Abstract

Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a recently developed technique for the evaluation of colonic disorders, which has been obtaining a wide consensus among radiologists, gastroenterologists, and also patients, thanks to the interesting preliminary clinical results and the optimal compliance [1, 2, 3]. Results from the literature, even if obtained with heterogeneity of acquisition techniques depending on differences in CT scanner technology, report high accuracy in the identification of colonic lesions, particularly polyps. Sensitivity is approaching 100% for the identification of polypoid lesions larger than 1 cm [4, 5, 6]. Moreover, the technique presents a very good patient acceptance due to minimum discomfort during examination and the relatively low invasiveness, which is limited to bowel preparation and colonic distension.

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  1. Andrea Laghi
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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Rämistrasse 100, CH-8091, Zürich, Switzerland

    Borut Marincek M. D. (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

  2. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Pablo R. Ros M. D., MPH (Vice Chairman, Operations & Planning Director, Partners Radiology Professor of Radiology) (Vice Chairman, Operations & Planning Director, Partners Radiology Professor of Radiology)

  3. Department of Clinical Radiology Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilians-University, Marchioninistrasse 15, D-81377, Munich, Deutschland

    Maximilian Reiser M. D. (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

  4. Head,Section of Abdominal Imaging Division of Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

    Mark E. Baker M. D.

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Laghi, A. et al. (2001). Multislice Computed Tomography Colonography: Technique Optimization. In: Marincek, B., Ros, P.R., Reiser, M., Baker, M.E. (eds) Multislice CT: A Practical Guide. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59450-2_22

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