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Mehrnaz Mostafavi
Department of Medical Science, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Enhancing Virtual Colonoscopy: Exploring Electronic Colon Cleansing Strategies and Methodologies
Author(s): Mehrnaz Mostafavi* and Mahtab Shaabani
The rapid advancements in Computed Tomography (CT) technology have positioned CT Colonography (CTC), commonly known as Virtual Colonoscopy (VC), as a promising tool for early detection of colon cancer. Despite more than 57,000 annual deaths in the United States attributed to colon cancer, CTC stands out as a recommended radiological examination for diagnosing colorectal neoplasia, especially in cases of incomplete or contraindicated colonoscopies. This method involves low-dose CT scans of the cleansed and distended colon in both supine and prone positions. This paper provides a comprehensive insight into CTC procedures and discusses key aspects of Electronic Colon Cleansing (ECC), aiming to segment the colon lumen from CT images with an oral contrast agent. The study outlines various ECC algorithms, their advantages, drawbacks, and technological intricacies extracted from reviewed lit.. View more»