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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.
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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 are some problems with a virtual colonoscopy?
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.
What procedure can be confused with a colonoscopy?
Colostomy
Where can a colonoscopy be performed?
Colonoscopy can be performed either in a physician's office or in an endoscopic procedure room of a hospital.
What is cpt code 45378?
That is a procedure code for a colonoscopy.
Is there a website that describes the colonoscopy procedure in detail?
You can find detailed information on what happens during a colonoscopy on WebMD, the Cleveland Clinic website and MedicineNet . You can find videos on youtube that outline the procedure as well.
Is it safe to have a colonoscopy procedure while been 34 week pregnant?
Yes. In expert hand it is safe procedure.
Can a colonoscopy be done without sedation?
yes colonoscopy can be done without sedation.Its a very simple procedure in which image of intestine is taken to look for any defomity.There is no pain.The procedure lasts few minutes.Nothing to worry.
Why can't colonoscopy patients eat before the procedure?
The colon must be thoroughly cleansed before performing colonoscopy. Consequently, for two or more days before the procedure, considerable preparation is necessary to clear the colon of all stool.
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.
