Health Imaging & IT - February 2008 - (Page 40) technology outlook By Lisa Fratt virtual colonography On the Brink CT colonography or virtual colonoscopy is far from a new procedure. In fact, CT colonography has been around since the late 1990s. Although the procedure seems to offer some advantages over conventional optical colonoscopy, adoption has been sluggish. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., and third most common cancer among men and women in the U.S. Yet, fewer than half of patients over age 50 comply with colorectal cancer screening guidelines. Some 90 percent of colon cancers occur over age 50. Optical colonoscopy allows both the detection and removal of polyps, but it is invasive and requires bowel preparation, sedation and minor recovery time. On the other hand, virtual colonoscopy offers a minimally invasive alternative to polyp detection. Studies indicate many patients would prefer and comply with CT colonography over optical colonoscopy. CT colonography has a markedly lower risk of perforating the colon than conventional colonoscopy. What’s more, at $600 to $1,500 per study, the cost of the high-tech procedure can be comparable or lower than conventional colonoscopy. Still, utilization for virtual colonography sits at a mere 15 percent. But times are changing, and CT colonography appears poised for a breakthrough. Specifically, CT colonography should be reimbursable in the next two years. In the meantime, the cost runs between $400 and $800 per study. 40 Health Imaging & IT | February 2008 HealthImaging.com http://HealthImaging.com
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