Abstract
Virtual colonoscopy is an emerging technology that promises to provide the public with a minimally invasive alternative for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance in the near future. This radiological procedure combines volume scanning and computer visualization techniques to enable a total colon examination. The primary benefits of virtual colonoscopy for a colorectal surgeon include earlier diagnosis and management of disease (both inside and outside the colon), as well as more accurate surgical planning. (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 16-20 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Gastroenterology
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