Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Computed Tomographic Colonography

A non-invasive imaging method that uses computed tomographic data combined with specialized imaging software to examine the colon.

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Abstract

A non-invasive imaging method that uses computed tomographic data combined with specialized imaging software to examine the colon.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • CT Colonography
  • Colonography, Computed Tomographic
  • Colonoscopy, Virtual
  • Virtual Colonoscopy
  • Colonography, CT

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Colon/radiography (1994-2001)
  • Colonic Diseases/radiography (1994-2001)
  • Colonoscopy/methods (1994-2001)
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed (1994-2001)

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NLM Classification

WI 520

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Computed Tomographic Colonography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D023881. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D023881
  2. Computed Tomographic Colonography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_colonoscopy
  3. Computed Tomographic Colonography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q302481