Virtual colonoscopy is a rapidly evolving technique for the detection of tumoral lesions in the colon. It is now accepted by the American Cancer Society asa valuable screening tool for both colorectal cancer and its adenomatous precursor. With contributions from leaders in the field, this book addresses all the important issues relating to virtual colonoscopy. There is a particular focus on practical aspects, such as how to start virtual colonoscopy in a department, the regular preparation, and the correct scanning parameters. Imaging characteristics and pitfalls are considered in detail, with an extensive pictorial review of difficult lesions; the importance of computer-aided diagnosis is also discussed. In this second edition the text has been updated with the latest study results and developments in technology and new illustrations have beenincluded. This book will be invaluable to every radiologist seeking information on how to perform the exciting technique of virtual colonoscopy. INDICE: Why We Do CTC: Screening for Colorectal Ccancer.- The Performance of CTC.- Starting CT Colonography in Your Department.- The Eligible Patient: Indications and Contra-Indications.- Patient Preparation for CT Colonography.- The Alternative: Faecal Tagging.- How to Get the Colon Distended.- The Right Scanner Parameters to Use.- How to Interpret the Data Sets?- How to Avoid Pitfalls in Imaging. Causes and Solutions.- 3D Imaging: Invaluable for the Correct Diagnosis.- The Challenge: The Flat Lesion.- Extracolonic Findings in CT Colonography.- The Future: Computer-Aided Detection.- Quality and Consistency in Reporting CT Volonography.- Virtual Colonoscopy Beyond Polyp Detection?- Pictorial Overview of Normal Anatomy, Mimics of Disease, and Neoplasia at CT Colonograpy.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-79879-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 222
- Fecha Publicación: 29/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés