When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools like the CT (Computed Tomography) scan. The direct answer is yes, a CT scan ...

CTC (virtual colonoscopy) is a thin slice CT scan of the abdomen after adequate bowel preparation and colon insufflation in which data are reconstructed providing axial, multiplanar, and endoluminal ...

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

Colon CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA testing Two CT screening approaches outperformed stool DNA testing in computer models CT screening also was more ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Study: Gastroenterologists’ Readings of CT Colonoscopy Close to Radiologists’ A study published in a recent issue of Endoscopy showed that gastroenterologists trained in reading computed tomography ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...