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 Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health
Those in the market for a Casa Grande scan center can look no further than Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health located in Casa Grande, Arizona. Dr. Petcher is available for consultation and the staff of radiologists are all more than qualified and have all been board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Experience counts in medicine and the experienced staff combined with Dr. Petcher’s expertise in the field make for an excellent visit for patients. With the advancements made in modern medicine, the field has become more efficient and effective and this Casa Grande scan center ensures that the most up to date, advanced equipment and technology is used.
The Casa Grande scan center was born on the idea of bringing advanced equipment available in big cities out to smaller towns and cities that have traditionally lacked such medical advancements. This allows people living away from larger cities the same medical care as those living within a major metropolitan area. There are several services being offered by the center including body scans, carotid artery scans, lung scans, bone density scans, a virtual colonoscopy, heart scans and a non-invasive angiography. Body fat saturation scans, head scans, dexa scans and breast MRI for cancer screening is also available at the center.
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