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 Desert Medical Imaging
Those looking for an Indian Wells scan center can look no further than Desert Medical Imaging. Located in Indian Wells, California, the center is committed to providing patients with first-rate service using the most advanced equipment and technology available. Dr. John Feller, M.D. is on hand to provide patients with the experience and expertise they often seek when in need of imaging services. Medical imaging is a useful application in the prevention and early detection of harmful diseases, injuries or conditions. By utilizing the most advanced and effective equipment and technology, Dr. Feller and the Indian Wells scan center are able to provide patients with the best possible service.
The Indian Wells scan center realizes the importance of their craft and take customer satisfaction, safety and comfort seriously when treating patients. The early detection of diseases can often be the difference in the effectiveness a treatment will have on curing or stopping the spread of the disease. Using advanced equipment such as MRI, CT, PET and ultrasound technologies, the center is able to provide scans of a person’s body, heart, lungs, arteries, and bone density scans. Non-invasive angiography and a virtual colonoscopy are also provided to further serve patients.
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