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How does the Virtual Colonoscopy (VC) compare to a Colonoscopy?

April 26, 2017Colonoscopy compare VC virtual

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How does the Virtual Colonoscopy (VC) compare to a Colonoscopy?

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The VC is a screening tool that allows visualization of the entire colon from outside the body. The colonoscopy is an invasive diagnostic exam that allows doctors to remove a detected polyp at the time of the procedure. The VC is FDA-approved for visualization of polyps of 1 cm and above. Cancerous polyps are considered to be 1 cm and larger.