Search for dissertations about: "colorectal lesion imaging"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words colorectal lesion imaging.

  2. 1. CT colonography. Technique, diagnostic accuracy and patient acceptance

    Author : Maria H Svensson (Reutersköld); Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Colon; Rectum; Computed tomography; Three-dimensional imaging; Colorectal neoplasms; Colonic polyps; Colonoscopy; Acceptance testing; Incidental findings; Diagnostic accuracy;

    Abstract : The aim was to evaluate diagnostic potential, technical performance, and patient acceptance of CT colonography when used for detection of colorectal polyps and cancer in symptomatic patients with a high risk of colorectal neoplasia.Methods: After bowel preparation, 111 symptomatic patients underwent CT colonography followed by conventional colonoscopy. READ MORE

  4. 2. 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