syngo Colonography CT is a clinical application dedicated for noninvasive evaluation of the entire colon based on low-dose, high-resolution spiral CT scans.
syngo Colonography CT is a clinical application dedicated for noninvasive evaluation of the entire colon based on low-dose, high-resolution spiral CT scans.
The application combines the advantages of 2D and 3D reading strategies for time-effective analysis of the colon and provides fully automated path finding and fast real-time fly-through navigation with a high-quality, virtual endoscopic viewing technique. 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 trial1 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 years2.
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.CT Colonography 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
syngo Colonography CT
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Accuracy of CT Colonography for Detection of Large Adenomas and Cancers
Johnson, C. Daniel et al, N Engl J Med 2008 359: 1207-1217