Swanson, J. Allen Jr.2010-07-212010-07-212010-07-21https://hdl.handle.net/11299/92181The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Although optical colonoscopy has been shown to be effective in detecting colorectal cancer and thereby prevent deaths, a large percentage of patients are unwilling or unable to undergo the procedure. Virtual colonoscopy provides a safe, effective alternative to screen for colorectal cancer that clinicians can use to improve compliance, and hopefully save more lives in patients that have an average-risk of colorectal cancer and do not have symptoms of colorectal cancer.en-USVirtual ColonoscopyCT ColonographyCT ColonographyColon Cancer ScreeningOther