Ozsunar Y et al. – Contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a highly accurate method in detecting colorectal lesions and is more comfortable and less time consuming for pts vs optical colonoscopy (OC); thus CTC may be preferable for management of symptomatic pts with increased risk for colorectal cancer Methods
Comparison of accuracy and tolerability of IV contrast-enhanced spiral CTC and OC for detection of colorectal neoplasia in symptomatic pts for colorectal neoplasia
Prospective study in 48 symptomatic patients with increased risk for colorectal cancer
Spiral CTC in supine and prone positions after colonic cleansing
Analysis of axial, 2D MPR and virtual endoluminal views
Comparison of spiral CTC results with OC results obtained within 15 days
Psychometric tolerance test for both CTC and colonoscopy after the procedure
Results
Of 48 pts, 10 lesions found In 9 pts by CTC confirmed with OC
Of 2 masses and 6 polyps: 1 tubulovillous, 1 tubular, 2 villous adenoma, 4 adenomatous polyp, 4 adenocarcinoma
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