CT colonography utilization has doubled over the last decade

Health Imaging July 29, 2024
Hannah Murphy

Utilization of computed tomography colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening has seen significant growth in recent years.

The amount of people opting for CTC screening in lieu of colonoscopy more than doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to new data published in Clinical Imaging. And that number is expected to grow even more in the coming years, as the exam serves as a noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy, while also providing more accurate results than less invasive stool tests.

“Compared to colonoscopy, CTC is associated with lower risks of complications such as bleeding or perforation and eliminates the need for sedation,” corresponding author Po-Hong Liu, MD, from the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases at University of Texas Southwestern...

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