Patient Preparation
10.1055/b-0034-91847 Patient Preparation Just as for colonoscopy, proper bowel cleansing is necessary for CT colonography. As residual intraluminal fluids cannot be removed during the examination, a colon that is as…
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…
