Is a Virtual Colonoscopy?
Virtual colonoscopy, also known as CT colonography, is a less invasive imaging alternative that uses computed tomography (CT) scans to create detailed three-dimensional images of the colon. Unlike traditional colonoscopy, it does not involve inserting a camera through the entire colon.
During the procedure, a small, flexible tube is inserted just into the rectum to gently inflate the colon with air or carbon dioxide. This inflation helps to expand the colon walls for clearer imaging. The patient then lies on a table that slides through the
