Virtual Colonoscopy, Real Accuracy

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Virtual Colonoscopy, Real Accuracy

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A 15-center study shows that virtual colonoscopy -- colon cancer screening via CT scan -- finds large precancerous polyps as well as real colonoscopy does.

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Tags: Digestion, Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Imaging Tests, CT Scan

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Obama's Virtual Colonoscopy Sets Off Real-World Turf War Of Specialty Groups — The Cancer Letter

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Bowel Brouhaha: The President’s Virtual Colonoscopy Starts A Real Debate « The Science Business - Forbes.com

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Virtual colonoscopy may be an option, study shows | Reuters

reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - So-called virtual colonoscopies -- done using souped-up x-rays -- detect tumors and precancerous lesions almost as well as standard colonoscopies using a camera threaded throughView full resource at reuters.com

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Virtual Colonoscopy Is Convenient. But Experts Disagree on Whether It's as Good as the Real Thing. - washingtonpost.com

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