Who should have a Virtual Colonoscopy or Colonography?
Is Virtual Colonoscopy covered by Insurance? So what’s the bottom line? What is Virtual Colonoscopy? Virtual colonoscopy is a new method that allows radiologists to evaluate the lining of the colon (large bowel) to detect polyps and cancers. Polyps are growths in the colon that may become cancerous if they are not removed. Utilizing a high-speed multidetector CT scanner and specialized computer software images are obtained that “visualize” the surface contour of the colon. Images are evaluated in both two and three dimensional projections as well as endoscopic views similar to those seen during conventional colonoscopy. Back to Top How is it done? The first and most important part of the Virtual Colonoscopy, as with conventional colonoscopy, is the proper preparation. In order to perform an accurate evaluation of the colon a thoroughly cleaned colon is necessary. To achieve this, a clear liquid diet, a bowel cleansing kit and use of a tagging agent (Tagitol), which is used in making re
