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CT Colonography - RadiologyInfo.org
Scan for mobile ColonographyComputed tomography (CT) Colonography orvirtual colonoscopy uses special x-rayequipment to examine the large intestine forcancer and growths called polyps. During theexam, a small tube is inserted a short distanceinto the rectum to allow for inflation with gaswhile CT images of the colon and the rectumare to your exam, your doctor may restrictyou to clear fluids on the day before the CTand give you instructions on clearing yourbowels. Tell your doctor if there s apossibility you are pregnant and discuss anyrecent illnesses, medical conditions,medications you re taking, and allergies.
What are some common uses of the procedure? The major reason for performing CT colonography is to screen for polyps or cancers in the large intestine.
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