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Virtual colonoscopy can show the inside of a colon that is narrow due to inflammation or an abnormal growth. Disadvantages. Virtual colonoscopy may not show polyps smaller than 10 mm (0.4 in.). Virtual colonoscopy is not covered by all health insurance plans. Check with your insurance plan before having the test.
A virtual colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses computed tomography (CT) scans or X-rays to examine the inside of your bowel. Virtual colonoscopy is an alternative to a traditional colonoscopy which uses a scope that is inserted into your colon. There are both benefits and limitations of a virtual colonoscopy when compared to ...
- Overview
- Why It's Done
- Risks
- How You Prepare
- What You Can Expect
- Results
Virtual colonoscopy is a less invasive way to check for cancer of the large intestine. Virtual colonoscopy is also known as screening CT colonography. Unlike the usual or traditional colonoscopy, which needs a scope to be put into your rectum and advanced through your colon, virtual colonoscopy uses a CT scan to take hundreds of cross-sectional pic...
Virtual colonoscopy is used to check for colon cancer in people who are at least 45 years old. Your health care provider may suggest a virtual colonoscopy if you: 1. Are at an average risk of colon cancer. 2. Do not want medicine that puts you to sleep or you need to drive after the test. 3. You don't want to have a colonoscopy. 4. Are at risk of c...
Virtual colonoscopy is generally safe. Risks include: 1. Tear (perforation) in the colon or rectum.The colon and rectum are pumped with air or carbon dioxide during the test and this carries a small risk of causing a tear. However, this risk is lower compared with that of traditional colonoscopy. 2. Exposure to a low level of radiation.Virtual colo...
Not all health insurance providers pay for virtual colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Check with your health insurance provider to see which tests are covered.
Before the test
Before a virtual colonoscopy, you'll need to empty your colon. Any bowel movement, or stool, left in your colon may cloud the pictures taken during the exam. To empty your colon, follow your health care provider's instructions carefully. You may be asked to: 1. Follow a special diet the day before the exam.Typically, you won't be able to eat that day. Drinks may be limited to clear liquids. You may not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the exam. 2. Take a laxati...
During the test
You'll wear a gown but likely no other clothes. Medicine to put you to sleep usually isn't necessary, but you may be given medicine to relax your colon. You'll begin the exam lying on your side on the exam table, usually with your knees drawn toward your chest. A nurse or technologist will place a small tube called a catheter inside your rectum. Through this catheter, your colon will be filled with air or carbon dioxide as you roll over on the table while keeping your spine straight. The air...
After the test
You can restart your usual activities after your virtual colonoscopy. You may feel bloated or pass gas for a few hours after the exam as you clear any remaining air or gas from your colon.
Your health care provider will go over the results of the colonoscopy and then share them with you. Your test results may be: 1. Negative.This is when the health care provider doesn't find any irregularities in the colon. If you're at average risk of colon cancer and you have no colon cancer risk factors other than age, your doctor may suggest repe...
Virtual colonoscopy can show the inside of a colon that is narrow due to inflammation or an abnormal growth. Disadvantages. Virtual colonoscopy may not show polyps smaller than 10 mm (0.4 in.). Virtual colonoscopy isn't covered by all provincial or private health plans. Check with your health plan before you have the test.
Oct 2, 2020 · Some health insurance plans may not cover a virtual colonoscopy. Understanding the results of a virtual colonoscopy After your virtual colonoscopy, a radiologist will review your CT scan or MRI ...
Virtual Colonoscopy. Virtual colonoscopy is a non-invasive procedure using sophisticated imaging techniques to generate a 3-D reconstruction of the inner surface of the colon, which can then be evaluated for abnormalities such as polyps by specially trained radiologists. Virtual colonography is the latest development in colon cancer detection.
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Talk to your healthcare practitioner to see if virtual colonoscopy is right for you. Is there a cost? Yes. Virtual colonoscopy is not insured by Alberta Health Care Insurance. The cost of a virtual colonoscopy at MIC is $675.00. You may be able to claim the cost under certain extended health benefit plans or health spending accounts.
