Virtual Colonoscopy in Calgary, Canada (Canada)

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 Mayfair Diagnostics

Finding a Calgary scan center is simple with Mayfair Diagnostics. Located in Calgary, Canada, Dr. Phillip Pattison, MD and his experienced staff provide patients with the very best in scan center technology. As many people seek out scanning services as diagnostic and detection measures, the demand for experienced, skilled technicians and physicians increase. Dr. Pattison and his team are experts in the field and provide all of their patients with the service and care they expect when they are seeking their services. Using the most advanced technology available through modern medical research and technology, the Calgary scan center ensures patients are given the very best in scan center technology.

The Calgary scan center knows how important safety is when performing their services and procedures. Important steps and measures are taken to ensure that a patient is provided with the most comfortable and safest environment when undergoing scanning services. Some of the services available include the 64 Slice CT Scan, a bone density scan, Child CT scans, a heart scan, MRI scans, a virtual colonoscopy and a non-invasive angiography, among others. With so many scans available, patients are sure to find a scan that fits their needs.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Mayfair Diagnostics

64 Slice CT Scan

Body Scan

Bone Density

Carotid Artery Scan

Child CT Scan

CT Head Scan

Heart Scan

Lung Scan

MRI Scan

Non-invasive Angiography

Virtual Colonoscopy