https://tissuepathology.com/2008/09/18/from-virtual-mi/ Educational and informative Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:02:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://tissuepathology.com/2008/09/18/from-virtual-mi/#comment-368 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:41:45 +0000 http://tissuepathology.org/posts/pathology-news/from-virtual-mi/#comment-368 To do whatever needs to be done to preserve this last and greatest bastion of freedom .

]]> https://tissuepathology.com/2008/09/18/from-virtual-mi/#comment-367 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:38:09 +0000 http://tissuepathology.org/posts/pathology-news/from-virtual-mi/#comment-367 A virtual colonoscopy uses X-rays and computers (computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) to take two- or three-dimensional images of the interior lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual colonoscopy can be used to screen for precancerous and cancerous growths in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer), such as polyps or tumors (colorectal cancer).
Virtual colonoscopy (more accurately called computed tomography colonography, or CTC) is a new test that is being studied to determine whether the results are as accurate as a regular colonoscopy. Since virtual colonoscopy is new, it is not widely available.
A virtual colonoscopy may be done to:
Screen for colorectal cancer or polyps.
Monitor the growth of polyps.
Screen for recurrence of colorectal cancer in people who have had surgery for this disease.
Evaluate abnormal results from other colon tests, such as a barium enema test.
Replace a regular colonoscopy if the thin lighted microscope tube cannot be inserted in the colon for some reason, such as when a tumor blocks the passage.
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]]> https://tissuepathology.com/2008/09/18/from-virtual-mi/#comment-366 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:37:19 +0000 http://tissuepathology.org/posts/pathology-news/from-virtual-mi/#comment-366 A virtual colonoscopy uses X-rays and computers (computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) to take two- or three-dimensional images of the interior lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual colonoscopy can be used to screen for precancerous and cancerous growths in the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer), such as polyps or tumors (colorectal cancer).
Virtual colonoscopy (more accurately called computed tomography colonography, or CTC) is a new test that is being studied to determine whether the results are as accurate as a regular colonoscopy. Since virtual colonoscopy is new, it is not widely available.
A virtual colonoscopy may be done to:
Screen for colorectal cancer or polyps.
Monitor the growth of polyps.
Screen for recurrence of colorectal cancer in people who have had surgery for this disease.
Evaluate abnormal results from other colon tests, such as a barium enema test.
Replace a regular colonoscopy if the thin lighted microscope tube cannot be inserted in the colon for some reason, such as when a tumor blocks the passage.
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travis
Find the latest news about Colon Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Colitis. Discuss Colon related issues with members of the Colon Health Community.
Colon Cancer News & Discussion Forum

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