title: [CT colonography: patient preparation and examination technique].
abstract: An examination technique adapted to comply with the demands of CT colonography is not only a basic requirement for a high-quality examination and correct ascertainment of the findings; it is also essential for far-reaching applications of this method of examination. The technique of CT colonography is based on good patient preparation with the aid of fecal tagging, adequate distension of the colon with CO(2) and acquisition of data with the patient both prone and supine in a thin-slice technique using a low-dose protocol. The different technical aspects of CT colonography are explained in this paper.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Stedelijk Ziekenhuis, Bruggesteenweg 90, B-8800, Roeselare, Belgien. radiologie@skynet.be
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lefere
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gryspeerdt
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mang
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D016477:Artifacts; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D023881:Colonography, Computed Tomographic / Q000379:methods*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012984:Software
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media