A CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure designed to screen for polyps or cancer in the large intestine. Polyps are growths on the inner lining of the intestine which may become cancerous if left unchecked.
Colonography screening is intended to find these growths in their early stages, before cancer has developed, so that they can be safely removed. Most physicians agree that people over the age of fifty should be screened every seven to 10 years for polyps. Individuals at increased risk, or with a family history of colon cancer, may start screening more frequently and at a younger age. A history of polyps, a family history of colon cancer, or the presence of blood in the stool are among the risk factors for these types of cancer.
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is a ct colonscopy different from a regular colonscopy. If so what is the difference and what is the cost.
I have had rectal bleeding for months and am waiting for a colonoscopy but the public system is severely backlogged.
I am 68 years old, small savings and wonder what it would cost to have a virtual colonography or a regular colonoscopy.
Is there an advantage for either one?
Thank you
Just wondering if this test would be able to diagnose Colitis? Is there any preparation required for this procedure? What is the cost for this? What do you charge for a colonsocopy?
Hello Gidget, a patient advisor will be contacting you with information about Colonography and Colonoscopy procedures.
what is the cost of a regular colonoscopy and a CT colonoscopy?
I live on Salt Spring Island and am in the high risk category yet have been witing 6 months for a colonoscopy. I too am wonder about the cost of a colonoscopy and or the virtual version. I have the extra costs of travel,etc.