CT Colonography for Radiographers

This book explains every aspect of the role of radiographers in performing CT colonography (CTC) and interpreting CTC images with the aim of enabling radiographers to extend the scope of their practice. It provides all the information required with respect to procurement of informed consent, principles of CT and radiation dose, patient preparation and positioning, the use of contrast media, the performance of diagnostic and screening CTC studies, and the interpretation and reporting of images. A wide range of CTC findings are described and depicted, covering normal anatomy, artifacts, hemorrhoids, polyps, colon cancer, diverticular disease, lipomas, and extracolonic structures. In addition, a chapter focusing on self-assessment of image interpretation will aid learning. The rising number of CTC studies for colon disorders is adding to an already burdened radiology workload. To reduce this workload, radiographers will increasingly be given responsibility to carry out CTC examinations and this book will provide the support that they need in order to perform CTC studies to the standard required.

Specifically meets the needs of radiographers and radiography students

Covers all aspects of the radiographer's role in performing and interpreting CT colonography

Depicts a wide range of CTC findings

Includes a chapter on self-assessment

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Joel Harold Bortz, LSG Imaging, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Aarthi Ramlaul, University of Hertfordshire, School of Health and Social Work, Hertfordshire, UK
Leonie Munro, formerly at the School of Radiography, Durban, Shouth Africa

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