syngo.CT Colonography is a software module dedicated to noninvasive evaluation of the entire colon based on low-dose, high-resolution spiral CT scans.
syngo.CT Colonography is a software module dedicated to noninvasive evaluation of the entire colon based on low-dose, high-resolution spiral CT scans.
Flexible screen layouts and dual monitor support permit instant switching between the 3D endoscopic view and the corresponding 2D images. Furthermore, the reading physician can choose to perform a synchronized flight in both prone and supine positions, while collecting findings on the fly. The new registered navigation offers both endoscopic views in a side-by-side display on up to two monitors for an easier differentiation of potential lesions. All of these features are embedded into a simple guided workflow with thorough reporting and documentation functionality.
Clinical Applications
CT-based colonography has become a routine clinical tool for oncological assessment of the colon. Especially in the case of failed or incomplete conventional colonoscopy as well as occlusive cancer that prevents assessment of the proximal part of the colon, risk of bleeding, or wall perforation, virtual colonoscopy serves as the appropriate clinical method.
According to the results of the large multicenter ACRIN clinical trial[1] published in The New England Journal of Medicine, virtual colonoscopy, or computed tomographic (CT) colonography, is as effective as traditional colonoscopy in finding colorectal cancer and large polyps. The American Cancer Society added CT colonography to the list of recommended colon cancer screening and prevention tests in March 2008 and recommends a CT colonography exam every 5 years[2].
syngo.CT Colonography in combination with low-dose spiral abdominal CT exams can therefore be used for preventative colon exams as well as diagnostic exams. syngo Colonography CT in combination with low-dose spiral abdominal CT exams can therefore be used for preventative colon exams as well as diagnostic exams in cases where the patient has a failed optical colonoscopy or is contraindicated for optical colonoscopy due to suspected carcinoma or bleeding disorders, or there is a risk of colonic wall perforation e.g. colonic intussusception.
Features
[1] Accuracy of CT Colonography for Detection of Large Adenomas and Cancers
Johnson, C. Daniel et al, N Engl J Med 2008 359: 1207-1217
[2]American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_2_3X_ACS_Cancer_Detection_Guidelines_36.asp?#colon
Please Note: Additional technical pre-requisites may apply. Upon receiving your request, your local Siemens representative will clarify whether your system meets the requirements.
Recommended as bundle with syngo.CT Colonography PEV, syngo.CT Colonography Advanced.
Optionally add syngo.CT Segmentation, syngo.PET&CT Cross-Timepoint and syngo.Lung CAD.