Ctc Colon Flashcards
1
Q
Ctc is best for…
A
Identifying colorectal ca.
Advanced colonic polyps - pre-cursor to ca.
2
Q
Ctc advantage
A
Visulise beyond bowel wall
No sedation
Less invasive
Cheaper
Lower risk of perforation
Dose lower than barium enema
3
Q
Ctc disadvantages
A
Increased workload
Dose
Contrast media.
Risk of perf
X pregnancy
Not suitable for u/c or bowel obstruction
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4
Q
What is a ctc?
A
Laxitives + low fibre, faecal tagging with gastrografin, Iv contrast + buscopan., co2,
Virtualtour of bowel + abdomen _ usually sigmoid
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