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Florida Institute utilizes CTA as a precursor to Cardiac
Ablation Therapy!
Florida Institute explores technological advances with fused
CT and PET imaging!
Pediatric Imaging - 64 Slice CT is Quick!
NEW Procedures:
CT Colonography
Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a new diagnostic
imaging tool that utilizes advanced imaging software and
hardware with 64 slice CT data to create both two- and -
three-dimensional images (virtual colonoscopy) of the entire
colon. This 20-minute procedure offers important advantages
for evaluating colon polyps and cancer.
Exam Time- 20 minutes
Indications- Age over 50 years
Patient Prep
- Bowel prep resulting in clean colon (Dulcolax tablets
and 2L Golytely)
Advantages
- More comfortable outpatient procedure
- Shorter exam times and recovery period
- Lower cost
- Visualizes entire colon, abdomen, and pelvis
- No intravenous sedation
Results
- CT Colonography provides thin sections of the colon
for review. Also, all the abdominal and pelvic organs
can be screened for occult disease. 3D images of the colon
are similar to colonoscopy.
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