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some patients might still require the regular colonoscopy as a follow-up to the virtual procedure if a polyp or abnormality is found that requires biopsy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt cannot find small polyps It is less able to find flat polyps Small pieces of stool can look like polyps on the CT scan
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Can a virtual colonoscopy be as effective as a regular colonoscopy?
Studies in late 2003 showed that virtual colonoscopy was as effective as colonoscopy for screening purposes and it offered the advantage of being less invasive and less risky. However, many physicians were unwilling to accept it
Does Medicare pay for a virtual colonoscopy?
A virtual colonoscopy utilizes a CT scanner to picture the colon and rectum from outside the body. Medicare doesn't cover virtual colonoscopies, in view of a survey of accessible evidence.
Where to get virtual colonoscopy?
Main Street Radiology in Flushing advertises virtual colonoscopies. I have not been there.
What is the procedure of virtual colonoscopy?
Virtual colonoscopy is a procedure used to examine the large bowel for polyps and signs of cancer. It‰Ûªs also called computerised tomography (CT) colonography. It‰Ûªs done using a CT scanner, which uses X-rays to produce three-dimensional images of your bowel.
Why might bowel preparation become obsolete?
Computed tomography (CT) colonography (sometimes called virtual colonoscopy) has shown itself to be as accurate in diagnosing colorectal tumors as optical colonoscopy.
How do you set the centerline with auto level?
You set the centerline with auto level by making use of the virtual colonoscopy.
What is virtual finance?
Virtual finance is part of a virtual economy. These characteristics are part of online economic games that mimic real-world problems and issues.
What is some good information on colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is the examination of the bowels. The best place to find information on colonoscopies would perhaps be at your local doctor's office. Another good place to learn about colonoscopy is to visit a specialist or to go to a Medical website.
How much should a colonoscopy cost?
Colonoscopy with a biopsy can cost around $3000. Less for a screening-only colonoscopy with no polyps found. Colonoscopy with a biopsy can cost around $3000. Less for a screening-only colonoscopy with no polyps found.
How do you spell colonoscopy?
That is the correct spelling of the medical term "colonoscopy".
Can you have honey before a colonoscopy?
can you eat yogart the day before a colonoscopy
Is a virtual colonoscopy as effective as a traditional one?
Virtual colonoscopy (http://www.laendo.net/educational-articles/english-educational-articles/143-virtual-colonoscopy.html) is essentially an x-ray examination using CT scan. Using a computer X-ray image creates an image of colon and any lesion that may be associated with the colon. It usually can detect problem that is larger than 1cm. Additionally, flat lesion are difficult to detect. Moreover, there may an additional risk of ionizing radiation that may predispose one to undesired risk of developing cancer later on. Finally, if a lesion is found, one would still have to undergo colonoscopy to either take a close look, take a sample or remove the lesion. As a result, despite conceptual appeal, virtual colonoscopy is not frequently utilized. If you are referring to a Capsule Endoscopy which is a procedure where you swallow a small camera (pill) and pictures of your intestinal tract are recorded every 15 seconds then reviewed by doctors the next day, then YES it is a very useful tool and a definite advance in the arsenal of medical devices used to diagnose Intestinal disease.
