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Články z EurekAlertCT colonography shown to be comparable to standard colonoscopy

23. 2 2012 (06:00)

Virtual colonoscopy is comparable to standard colonoscopy at detecting colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps in people ages 65 and older, according to a paper published online Feb. 23 in Radiology. This and results of a 2008 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirm the virtual exam can serve as a primary screening option. Medicare has refused coverage for the exam citing lack of data in patients ages 65 and older.