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‘Virtual’ Colonoscopy an Effective Option: Study (HealthDay News)

A new study supports the effectiveness of an innovative form of colonoscopy that relies on a CT scanner that’s sent through a patient’s colon.

When it comes to detecting polyps that might become malignant, this so-called “virtual colonoscopy” is just as effective as the traditional approach of using a fiber-optic device, explained study lead Dr. David Kim, assistant professor of radiology at the University of Wisconsin.