Training in Computed Tomographic Colonography Interpretation: Recommendations for Best Practice

Anu E Obaro; Paul McCoubrie; David Burling; Andrew A Plumb

doi:10.1053/j.sult.2022.06.001

Training in Computed Tomographic Colonography Interpretation: Recommendations for Best Practice

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2022 Dec;43(6):422-429. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2022.06.001. Epub 2022 Jun 10.

Authors

Anu E Obaro¹, Paul McCoubrie², David Burling³, Andrew A Plumb⁴

Affiliations

¹ Centre for Medical Imaging, University College London, London, UK; St Mark's Academic Institute, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK.
² Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
³ St Mark's Academic Institute, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK.
⁴ Centre for Medical Imaging, University College London, London, UK. Electronic address: andrew.plumb@ucl.ac.uk.

PMID: 36462802
DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2022.06.001

Abstract

The value of computed tomographic colonography (CTC) as a sensitive diagnostic investigation for colorectal cancer is well established. However, there is lack of consensus in the best way to achieve expertise in interpreting these studies. In this review we discuss the value of CTC training, accreditation and performance monitoring; the qualities of good CTC interpretation training, and specific training cases with associated learning points.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colonography, Computed Tomographic*
Humans