Johnson and Dachman, CT colonography is an important new imaging technique for the colorectum with many advantages over all existing colorectal screening tests. They note that scientific evaluation of this technique in comparison with other colorectal tests in a screening population is now underway, and comprehensive data should be available within two years. Colorectal cancer screening in the United States is being promoted by major medical organizations, including the American Cancer Society. The U.S. Health Care Finance Administration ruled that DCBE radiography should be included in the new national Medicare coverage for colorectal screening. These new public health policies may elevate the use of colorectal cancer screening, resulting in a decrease in the incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer.
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