Clinical significance of virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) with special reference to polyp morphology.

Background/aims: Computed tomographic colonography [virtual colonoscopy (VC)] is a new imaging method that may contribute to the detection of colorectal neoplasms. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of VC for the diagnosis of colorectal tumors with special reference to their morphology.

Methodology: Sixteen patients with colorectal tumors were enrolled in this study.