Almond, L Maximilian, Bowley, Douglas M, Karandikar, Sharad S and Roy-Choudhury, Shuvro H (2011) Role of CT colonography in symptomatic assessment, surveillance and screening. International journal of colorectal disease, 26 (8). pp. 959-66. ISSN 1432-1262. This article is accessible to all HEFT staff and students via NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk by using their HEFT Athens login IDs
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INTRODUCTION
When 'whole colonic imaging' is indicated, clinicians must decide between optical colonoscopy, barium enema and CT colonography (CTC). CTC is a relatively new technique which has become increasingly accessible in the UK over the past 5 years. As radiologists have gained experience and scanning parameters have standardised, there have been substantial improvements in both the accuracy and safety of CTC.
METHODS
We review evidence from observational studies and randomised trials, and draw on expert opinion, to provide a comprehensive discussion of the current role of CTC in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals.
CONCLUSIONS
The emergence of CTC could soon entirely obviate the need for barium enema. CTC now has a complementary role alongside colonoscopy in symptomatic patients and a possible future role in colorectal cancer screening in the UK.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | This article is accessible to all HEFT staff and students via NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk by using their HEFT Athens login IDs |
Subjects: | WI Digestive system. Gastroenterology |
Divisions: | Planned IP Care > Gastroentrology |
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Depositing User: | Mrs Caroline Tranter |
Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2014 10:57 |
Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2014 10:57 |
URI: | http://www.repository.uhblibrary.co.uk/id/eprint/743 |
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