Part I: Text
Chapter 1: Virtual Colonoscopy: From concept to implementation
Authors: Beth McFarland, Katie Keysor and David J. Vining
Chapter 2: Global implementation of CTC
Chapter 3: Epidemiology and Screening of Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Cesare Hassan, Gabriel D. Lang and David T. Rubin
Chapter 4: Implementation and clinical trials in the USA
Authors: MAJ Peter Van Geertruyden, J. Richard Choi and LCDR Alex Galifianakis
Chapter 5: Clinical Trials. Europe
Authors: Daniele Regge and Andrea Laghi
Chapter 6: Patient preparation and tagging
Authors: Dipti K. Lenhart, Rocio Perez Johnston and Mike Zalis
Chapter 7: Performing and reporting.
Author: Abraham H. Dachman
Chapter 8: Viewing Methods
Author: Jorge Soto and Kevin J. Chang
Chapter 9: The Controversy Over Flat Lesions
Author: Seong Ho Park
Chapter 10: MR Colonography
Authors: Marije P. van der Paardt, Frank M. Zijta and Jaap Stoker
Chapter 11: Extracolonic Findings
Authors: Abraham H. Dachman and Ila Sethi
Chapter 12: Computer-Aided Detection
Authors: Kenji Suzuki and Abraham H. Dachman
Part II: Atlas
Authors: Franco Iafrate, Andrea Laghi and invited contributors
Chapter 13: Normal Anatomy
Chapter 14: Sessile polyps
Chapter 15: Pedunculated polyps
Chapter 16: Diminutive polyps
Chapter 17: Flat lesions
Chapter 18: Stool, diverticulosis
Chapter 19: Masses
Chapter 20: Pitfalls and miscellaneous
About the Author: Abraham H. Dachman, MD, is a nationally known specialist in abdominal imaging. He uses X-rays and advanced imaging equipment to visualize the structure and function of abdominal organs. This information is used to help diagnose disease, to assist in surgical planning, and to determine if treatments are effective. Dr. Dachman is known for his expertise in using computed tomography (CT scans) to create 3-D images of abdominal structures. This 3-D technology gives physicians an additional, valuable tool to better visualize tissue without performing an invasive procedure. He is a leading authority on virtual colonoscopy--using noninvasive CT technology to detect polyps and masses in the colon. In addition, he applies 3-D techniques to aid in the detection and staging of pancreatic cancer, and in the evaluation of tumor response to chemotherapy. An active researcher, Dr. Dachman has published several journal articles, book chapters, and books, including the first text on virtual colonoscopy, "The Atlas of Virtual Colonoscopy." In addition, he shares his knowledge about this emerging field through courses for radiologists who want to learn how to read virtual colonoscopy studies. He also has given presentations at dozens of scientific meetings around the United States.
Dr. Andrea Laghi is a renowned professor at the University of Rome, and the author of various journal articles in the field of virtual colonoscopy.
