Why CHBI ?
CHBI continues to introduce the most advanced technology
for the early detection of preventable illnesses. Our efforts to
bring EBT colonography (virtual) to Denver follows this same philosophy.
At considerable expense, we have elected to use the most
sophisticated workstation and 3D volume rendering software ever developed—the
Viatronix system created by scientists and physicians at SUNY Stony
Brook. Visit their excellent website at www.viatronix.com
to learn more about their capabilities and see actual images of the
procedure. Our medical director is on the advisory board of HealthScreenAmerica
and was able to witness the tremendous success they are experiencing
with the Viatronix system.
To appreciate the advantages of virtual colonoscopy more
fully, review the table comparing traditional colonoscopy with virtual
colonography on our What is Virtual
Colonoscopy page.
We sincerely hope that "virtual colonoscopy"
will attract those citizens who have been hesitant to undergo screening.
We work closely with leading gastroenterologists in the region and invite
their participation in our program. There are various circumstances
when it is preferable for individuals to undergo traditional colonoscopy
(e.g. history of repeated polyps that need to be excised). Certainly, if
polyps of substantial size are detected by our technology, a follow-up
"therapeutic colonoscopy" to remove the polyp will be necessary
by a gastroenterologist.
The main advantage of using our EBT
scanner for virtual colon exams is its speed and lower radiation
compared with spiral CT procedures. Our radiologists and medical director
have been attending conferences in this field in order to provide the
most up-to-date service to Colorado citizens.
