Medlantis

The primary aim of reporting is to describe clinically relevant colonic and extra-colonic findings and to make appropriate recommendations for follow-up. A structured CTC report includes an indication, technique, quality of examination, colonic and extra-colonic findings, summary, and recommendations.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Describe the structural principles of masses in the colon
• Recognize the characteristic clinical presentations of the disease entities
• Explain the usual diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms
• Discuss the principles of CT Colonography
• Recognize the indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of the procedure
• Discuss preparation of the patient for the examination
• Describe the techniques of scanning and imaging as well as reconstruction algorithms
• Explain the potential complications