Renowned radiologist Dr. Abraham Dachman and a distinguished group of international contributors have prepared a fundamentals book on virtual colonoscopy. This practical handbook fully explains the basics of this state-of-the-art technique to radiologists, gastroenterologists, radiology residents, and technologists. Key topics include how to perform and interpret a virtual colonoscopic examination, accuracy, and radiation dose. Illustrations reinforce major concepts. The practical design and current content of this guide make it a frontrunner among CT colonography introductory texts.

Virtual colonoscopy is receiving much attention among medical professionals, yet many lack an understanding of the basics. Dr. Abraham Dachman and a distinguished group of international contributors have prepared a fundamentals book that fills this void This practical handbook explains the essentials of this state-of-the-art technique to radiologists, gastroenterologists, radiology residents, and technologists Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Virtual Colonoscopy: The Inside Story.- Background and Significance.- How Accurate Is CT Colonography?.- How to Perform and Interpret a Virtual Colonoscopic Examination.- Patient Preparation.- Advanced 3D Display Methods.- MR Colonography.- Future Directions: Computer-Aided Diagnosis.- A Word About Radiation Dose.