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Virtual colonoscopy tops conventional screening
The removal of lesions 6 mm or greater found by CT colonography screening is more cost-effective, safer, and just as clinically effective as colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy, according to a study in the June 1 issue of Cancer.
The removal of lesions 6 mm or greater found by CT colonography screening is more cost-effective, safer, and just as clinically effective as colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy, according to a study in the June 1 issue of Cancer.
Dr. Perry Pickhardt, an associate professor of radiology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Cesare Hassan, a gastroenterologist in Rome, collaborated on the analysis. Their findings contradict previous ones showing that colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy of all sizes of polyps are more cost-effective than CT colonography. Earlier studies, however, ignored CT colonography guidelines on reporting only polyps greater than 5 mm. The cost per life-year gained from CT screening with a 6-mm threshold for follow-up was $4361 compared with $9180 for colonoscopy. The cost per life-year gained with CT screening with no polyp size threshold was $7138, compared with $7407 for flexible sigmoidoscopy.
European Society of Breast Imaging Issues Updated Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
April 24th 2024One of the recommendations from the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) is annual breast MRI exams starting at 25 years of age for women deemed to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Study Reveals Benefits of Photon-Counting CT for Assessing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
April 23rd 2024In comparison to energy-integrating detector CT for the workup of suspected acute pulmonary embolism, the use of photon-counting detector CT reduced radiation dosing by 48 percent, according to newly published research.
Could a Newly FDA-Cleared C-Arm Device Bolster Efficiency for Interventional Radiologists?
April 22nd 2024In addition to advanced imaging quality and dose efficiency, the Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm device emphasizes personalized user profiles and automated customization to help reduce procedure time.
