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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 3/2018

01-03-2018

CT colonography: over two decades from discovery to practice

Authors: Perry J. Pickhardt, Judy Yee, C. Daniel Johnson

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

Since the introduction of CT colonography (CTC) in the mid-1990s, there have been continuous advancements in the examination technique and advanced visualization software for interpretation. This review will cover the origins of CTC as a natural extension of abdominal CT imaging, and discuss the evolution of CTC through the subsequent clinical phases of feasibility, validation, and implementation.
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Metadata
Title
CT colonography: over two decades from discovery to practice
Authors
Perry J. Pickhardt
Judy Yee
C. Daniel Johnson
Publication date
01-03-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-018-1501-8

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