Accuracy of Capsule Colonoscopy and Computed Tomographic Colonography in Individuals With Positive Results From the Fecal Occult Blood Test

Volume: 12, Issue: 8, Pages: 1303 - 1310
Published: Aug 1, 2014
Abstract
Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a reliable option for screening subjects who are unable or unwilling to undergo optical colonoscopy (OC). A colon capsule (PillCam Colon2 [CC2]; GivenImaging Ltd., Yokneam, Israel) has shown promising results in detecting polyps larger than 6 mm. We compared the accuracy of CC2 and CTC in identifying individuals with at least 1 polyp greater than 6 mm and subjects' attitude toward the procedures.Fifty...
Paper Details
Title
Accuracy of Capsule Colonoscopy and Computed Tomographic Colonography in Individuals With Positive Results From the Fecal Occult Blood Test
Published Date
Aug 1, 2014
Volume
12
Issue
8
Pages
1303 - 1310
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