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How accurate is ct colonography compared to colonoscopy percent wise?

Q: how accurate is ct colonography compared to colonoscopy percent wise?

: This will depend on the colonographer. Ask your local ones about this in people like you.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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This will depend on the colonographer. Ask your local ones about this in people like you.

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Answered 9/6/2022

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A member asked:

How accurate is ct colonography compared to colonoscopy percent wise?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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