A virtual colonoscopy or a CT colonography is where a CT imaging device is used to look at the interior of the colon that has traditionally only been examined when an endoscope has been inserted into the rectum.
The most common reason for having a virtual colonoscopy is for the screening of polyps and other lesions that may be present in the large intestine. Polyps are benign growths that form on the inner lining of the intestine. Polyps can become problematic as well as turn into cancer.
The advantage of having a virtual colonoscopy is the early detection of these growths that enables your physician to remove them before cancer has a chance to develop. It is recommended that anyone over the age of 50 be screened for polyps every 7-10 years. If you have high risk factors, you should be screened every 5 years.
About Walnut Creek HeartScan
Those in the market for a Walnut Creek scan center should look no further than Walnut Creek HeartScan. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Duane D. Stephens, MD and his staff of experienced and qualified professionals are available to those seeking the services of a highly functional scan center. Using the very best in scan center technology and the most cutting edge equipment, Dr. Stephens and his staff are able to give each patient the service and accuracy they deserve in these important scans. Accuracy is very important in any scan and especially in a heart scan. Early diagnosis and detection of a patient’s injuries, diseases, and conditions can often be the difference between a successful treatment and an unsuccessful one. Having this advanced technology enables the Walnut Creek scan center to provide patients with excellent patient care and service.
The Walnut Creek scan center is committed to a patient’s safety throughout the entire scanning procedure. All the proper safety measures are taken to ensure a safe and satisfying scan for the patient. Consultation is also available to those wishing to discuss any aspect of their visit with a physician. Some of the services included at the facility include body scans, brain scans, CT head scans, heart scans, bone density scans, carotid artery scans, lung scans, a virtual colonoscopy and a non-invasive angiography.
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