CT Examination Technique
10.1055/b-0034-91849 CT Examination Technique In the years since CT colonography was first introduced, significant advances have been made in scanner technology and in postprocessing software. The first attempts at colonic…
Risk Profile of CT Colonography
10.1055/b-0034-91850 Risk Profile of CT Colonography CT colonography is considered a safe, noninvasive method of examining the entire colon. Generally it is a less burdensome examination that is preferred by…
Colon Distension
10.1055/b-0034-91848 Colon Distension A well-distended colon is a basic requirement for performing CT colonography, since it can be very difficult or even impossible to evaluate intraluminal lesions located in collapsed…
Indications
10.1055/b-0034-91844 Indications Diagnostic CT Colonography Incomplete Optical Colonoscopy Incomplete or failed conventional colonoscopy is one of the most frequent indications for CT colonography. Conventional colonoscopy is considered incomplete if the…
Contraindications
10.1055/b-0034-91845 Contraindications Contraindications include all conditions under which CT colonography could be harmful to the patient as well as situations in which it offers no diagnostic benefit. Among the contraindications…
