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Skip Sedation for CT Colonography Procedures

Published on Wed May 27, 2026

Find out if colonography is acceptable for CRC screenings. During a colonography, a radiologist uses CT technology to visualize the colon and rectum, so they can evaluate the body structures for colorectal cancer, polyps, or masses. The CT colonography (CTC) exam is also known as a virtual colonoscopy and is minimally invasive, which makes it an ideal exam for certain [...]
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