Full Description
This second edition, comprising 28 chapters, 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 information required with respect to communication with the patient, procurement of informed consent, the principles of CT as well as dual-energy CT and photon counting CT, radiation dose, patient preparation and positioning, the use of contrast media, the performance of diagnostic and screening CTC studies, the interpretation and reporting of images, legal and professional requirements, and the importance of clinical audits.
A wide range of CTC findings is described and depicted, covering normal anatomy, artefacts, haemorrhoids, polyps, colon cancer, diverticular disease, lipomas, extracolonic structures, opportunistic screening for osteoporosis and metabolic associated fatty disease, and CTC in incomplete or failed colonoscopy. The role of other modalities such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine in colorectal cancer patients is discussed. In addition, the text covers the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in imaging of the colon for the detection of polyps, diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer. Lastly, a chapter focusing on self-assessment of image interpretation will aid learning.
This book provides the support that radiographers need in order to perform CTC studies to the standard required in terms of advances in imaging and interpretation of images.
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .- Chapter 2. Patient-Centred Communication In Imaging.- Chapter 3. Informed Consent .- Chapter 4. Principles Of Ct And Hybrid Imaging.- Chapter 5. Principles Of Radiation Dose In Ct And Ct Colonography .- Chapter 6. Dose Optimisation In Ctc.- Chapter 7. Overview Of Ctc In Imaging The Colon .- Chapter 8. The Role Of Contrast Media In Ctc: Types, Usage,Allergic Reactions And Patient Safety.- Chapter 9. Preparation Of Ctc Patient: Diet, Bowel Preparation, The Role Of Tagging, And Methods Of Colonic Insufflation.- Chapter 10. Ctc Technique And Image Interpretation Methods .- Chapter 11. Colon Anatomy: Rectum To Ileocaecal Valve.- Chapter 12. Ctc Traps And Artefacts.- Chapter 13. Internal Haemorrhoids, Anal Papilla, And Other Anorectal Lesions.-Chapter 14. Polyps: Types And Sizes.- Chapter 15. The Adenoma-Carcinoma Sequence, Serrated Polyp Sequence, Management And Treatment Of Colon Cancer.- Chapter 16. Colonic Diverticular Disease.- Chapter 17. Colonic Lipomas .- Chapter 18. Extracolonic Findings, Their Clinical Significance, And The Role Of Opportunistic Screening .- Chapter 19. Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Opportunistic Screening At Ct Colonography.- Chapter 20. Ctc For Incomplete And Failed Colonoscopy Cases.- Chapter 21. Good Practice Reporting In Ctc .- Chapter 22. Ultrasound And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In The Evaluation Of Colon Cancer .- Chapter 23. Role Of Nuclear Medicine In The Evaluation Of Colon Cancer.- Chapter 24. Legal And Professional Requirements: A Framework For Practice.- Chapter 25. Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Cross-Sectional Imaging.- Chapter 26. Dual Energy Ct And Photon Counting Ct.- Chapter 27. Application Of Clinical Audit Principles For Good Practice In Ct Colonography.- Chapter 28. Ctc Images For Self-Assessment.
