Search for dissertations about: "Computed Tomographic Colonography"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Computed Tomographic Colonography.

2. 1. CT Colonography: implementation and technical developments

   Author : Valeria A Fisichella; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : X-ray Computed Tomography; Computed Tomographic Colonography; Computer-Assisted Image Processing; Three-Dimensional Imaging; Colonoscopy; Colon; Rectum; Colorectal Neoplasms; Computer-Assisted Diagnosis; Ionizing Radiation;

   Abstract : Background: Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive imaging method for the detection of colorectal neoplasms. Uncertainty about its diagnostic performance, optimal visualization method, long learning curve and radiation exposure are among problems with CTC, affecting its implementation in routine health care. READ MORE

4. 2. Detection and staging of colonic lesions using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging

   Author : Erik Rollvén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : In Sweden, more than 6000 new patients were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2015 of which over 4000 patients had colon cancer and 1800 died from the disease. It is the second most common cancer after breast- and prostate cancer. In the last decade, significant improvement in the treatment of both rectal and colon cancer have been achieved. READ MORE