Colon
cancer has become the second leading cause of
cancer deaths. Only 15% of those at risk are
adequately screened. This safe, comfortable
way of detecting colon cancer and polyps
early on. It requires no sedation and is
highly accurate in detecting polyps over 10mm
in size.
Although
a colonoscopy is considered the gold standard
for intestinal diagnostics, a Virtual
Colonography offers an excellent screening
alternative that does not require sedation or
an invasive probe. Instead, air is used to
better visualize the colon.
This
new method of imaging the entire colon that
is non-invasive than a traditional
colonoscopy. This procedure is simple and
comfortable.
Before
your scan, you are required to drink a
special liquid to clean out the intestine and
to fast for four to eight hours. You will
then lie on a scanner table. While holding
your breath for about 20 seconds, hundreds of
cross-sectional images of the abdomen.
A
computer will reconstruct a 3-D, transparent
image of the colon that is reviewed from all
angles by the doctor.
Inner Image
Diagnostics offers a wide range of
services to meet your health needs. Our on
staff radiologists
and cardiologist are there to
review the results
of your scan and give you a clear, understandable
explanation, as well as provide
recommendations and referrals for further
attention if so needed. Inner Image Diagnostics
's goal is to provide you the
information you need to take better control
of your health. Diagnostic screening,
quality care, and advanced technology ~
working together for your optimal
health.
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