| Theme |
Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance -- Prospects towards standardization from new findings |
| Title |
Computed tomographic colonography as an acceptable alternative imaging modality for the diagnosis of colorectal neoplasiat |
| Author |
Koichi Nagata |
Department of Gastroenterology Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine / Cancer Screening Center, National Cancer Center / Department of Radiology, Jichi Medical University |
| Author |
Masaki Matsuoka |
Cancer Screening Center, National Cancer Center / Matsuoka Clinic |
| Author |
Shungo Endo |
Cancer Screening Center, National Cancer Center / Department of Coloproctology, Aizu Medical Center, Fukushima Medical University |
| Author |
Hiromasa Ohira |
Department of Gastroenterology Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] |
Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive imaging method that uses CT for data acquisition combined with specialized imaging software to examine the colon and rectum. CTC has been proposed as the best alternative imaging modality for the diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia. The accuracy of CTC for colorectal neoplasia has been shown to be similar to that of optical colonoscopy in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. The standardization of CTCs based on evidence is very important for high accuracy and safety. |