Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 145

CPT codes and the politics of virtual colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
It is a bumpy ride, to be sure, but virtual colonoscopy is making steady progress toward the Holy Grail of any new medical test in the U.S.: Medicare reimbursement. The issuance of temporary CPT codes for virtual colonoscopy earlier this year is a major step forward on a political path that has been as tortuous as any colon.
April 29, 2004
Given Imaging gets Cigna coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging of Yoqneam, Israel, reported that Cigna HealthCare has initiated a coverage policy for capsule endoscopy for two indications.
April 28, 2004
Sonography useful in predicting HIV nephropathy
By Erik L. Ridley
Renal sonography can effectively establish or exclude HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN), according to research published in the May issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
April 26, 2004
Viatronix gets OK for virtual colonoscopy unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Viatronix has received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its V3D-Colon system.
April 25, 2004
AuntMinnie.com Virtual Colonoscopy Radiology Insider
By Eric Barnes
The issuance of Category III CPT codes for virtual colonoscopy are an important boost for the exam that will produce better research data while supporting VC’s eventual splash into the medical mainstream.
April 22, 2004
Survey finds most small-bowel exams are substandard
By Tracie L. Thompson
An unusual survey of radiology practices has found that most U.S. facilities are still doing small-bowel follow-through (SBFT) exams. However, only 15% are performing the studies as recommended by the American College of Radiology, raising medical as well as legal concerns.
April 15, 2004
Virtual outrage: Radiologists blast MUSC study
By Eric Barnes
Radiologists are crying foul in the wake of dismal virtual colonoscopy results reported yesterday by researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Proponents of the virtual exam said the study relied on antiquated methods and poorly trained radiologists, all but guaranteeing mediocrity.
April 14, 2004
MDCT yields reliable diagnosis of pancreas divisum
By Eric Barnes
The gold standard for diagnosis has been invasive endoscopic retrograde pancreatography; CT’s sensitivity has been considered to be too low for general clinical use. But a new study presented at the 2004 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna found that, properly performed, noninvasive contrast-enhanced thin-section MDCT can also do an excellent job of diagnosing the condition.
April 13, 2004
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Boston Scientific launches Sentinol
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Boston Scientific of Natick, MA, has introduced its self-expanding nitinol biliary stent system, Sentinol, to the U.S. market.
April 7, 2004
E-Z-EM turns in record Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent and virtual colonoscopy developer E-Z-EM reported record fiscal third-quarter net sales of $37.2 million, up 12.3% compared with the $33.1 million booked in the third quarter of 2003.
April 7, 2004
Reduced-prep VC with tagging works after failed colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
Barring evidence of cancer, patients who have undergone a failed colonoscopy can be successfully followed up with a reduced-prep virtual colonoscopy protocol. The study, by radiologists at the Stedelijk Ziekenhuis in Belgium, was presented at the 2004 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.
April 6, 2004
Voxar adds to client list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Voxar has sold a license for its Voxar Colonscreen software to Great Basin Imaging of Carson City, NV.
April 4, 2004
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