| Theme | Now and Feature of CT Colonography | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Extracolonic Findings on CT Colonography | |
| Publish Date | 2014/09 | |
| Author | Eiji Matsuda | Department of Radiological Technology, Kawasaki Medical School Hospital |
| Author | Hiroshi Matsumoto | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School |
| Author | Yoshiki Kimura | Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate School of Kawasaki Medical School |
| Author | Motoyasu Osawa | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School |
| Author | Katsuyoshi Ito | Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kawasaki Medical School |
| Author | Ken Haruma | Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School |
| [ Summary ] | Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a non-invasive method of examining the colon. It is mainly used for colorectal tumor diagnosis. Because the entire abdomen is examined, extracolonic pathologies can also be diagnosed. Some findings can lead to earlier diagnosis of clinically significant lesions. Those lesions may result in decreased patient morbidity or mortality. Overall savings in downstream health care costs may also be achieved. | |