title: Virtual Scopy with Multidetector CT.
abstract: Virtual scopy is a computerized, non-invasive technique used in simulating views provided by a fiber optic endoscope. Multidetector CT (MDCT) enhances the technique of Virtual scopy, by its z-axis resolution, faster data acquisition and improved 3D-image quality. The common application included Virtual Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Gastroscopy, Angioscopy, Labyrinthoscopy, Thoracoscopy and Stentoscopy. Of the 45 Virtual scopies referred to Radiology Department at INHS Asvini, the single largest application was Virtual Angioscopy followed by Stentoscopy and the smallest was evaluation of larynx, labyrinth, colon and mediastinum accounting for 3 each. Endoscopy data and histopathological diagnosis was available in 17 patients, who underwent Virtual studies of larynx, airway, stomach, mediastinum and colon.
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Radiodiagnosis and Imaging), INHS Asvini, Mumbai 400 005.
authors.forename: I K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Indrajit
authors.affiliation: Senior Advisor, (Radiodiagnosis and Imaging), INHS Asvini, Mumbai 400 005.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Souza
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AFMC, Pune- 411 040.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pant
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Radiodiagnosis and Imaging), INHS Asvini, Mumbai 400 005.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Hande
keywords: Internal Volume Rendering; Virtual Endoscopy; Virtual scopy