Colon screening and role of CTC

CT colonography technique and interpretation are considered in the context of colorectal cancer screening.

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Overview

Description

Patient preparation, colonic insufflation, acquisition, and two- and three-dimensional reading methods define the CT colonography workflow. Lesion detection, computer-aided detection, accuracy, reader competency, safety, and the place of CTC in screening pathways are also examined.

Learning Objectives

Apply patient preparation, insufflation, and acquisition principles for CT colonography.
Use two- and three-dimensional reading strategies to detect colorectal lesions.
Explain the accuracy, safety, competency requirements, and screening role of CT colonography.

Topics Covered

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00:00 - Introduction and Topic Overview

00:26 - History of CT Colonography

02:08 - CT Colonography Technique and Preparation Types

05:29 - Preparation Protocols and Safety Concerns

10:08 - CT Colonography Procedure: Insufflation and Scanning

17:01 - Image Reading and Lesion Detection Techniques

30:00 - CT Colonography Reading Paradigms and Tools

37:05 - Advanced 3D Viewing Techniques

40:32 - CAD Integration in CT Colonography Reading

50:15 - Accuracy of CT Colonography and Competency Requirements

56:11 - Screening for Colorectal Cancer and Importance of CT Colonography

60:09 - Current Status and Future of CT Colonography in Screening

Lecturers

Zsolt Tarjan^{M.D. Ph.D.}

Budapest, Hungary

Consultant radiologist at TMC Clinical director Radiology Department Bajcsy-Zsillinszky teaching Hospital Budapest, Hungary

He worked for 20 years at Semmelweis University Budapest as associate professor in radiology. He has been working in the past 8 years as a consultant radiologist in the UK. He has been working with abdominal MRI for 25 years. Not only he has extensive clinical experience but also academic experience as invited speaker of international scientific and educational conferences

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