Studies endorse 'virtual colonoscopy'
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071004/ap_on_he_me/virtual_colonoscopy"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20071003/capt.8458a50109a84b44a7eb8e2c3d222f7c.virtual_colonoscopy_ny117.jpg?x=129&y=130&sig=a_Y08UhPSJnEKXc2Ff_Ucw--" align="left" height="130" width="129" alt="A 3-D image that was computer-generated from a series of X-rays taken by a CT scanner.is seen in this handout photo released by the University of Wisconsin Medical School. A study in Thursday's New England of Journal shows that 'virtual colonoscopy' works as well as the more invasive conventional colonoscopy to detect suspicious polyps. (AP Photo/ Courtesy of Dr. Perry J. Pickhardt/ University of Wisconsin Medical School)" border="0" /></a>AP - Having an X-ray to look for signs of colon cancer may soon be an option for those who dread the traditional scope exam. Two of the largest studies yet of "virtual colonoscopy" show the experimental technique works just as well at spotting potentially cancerous growths as the more invasive method. It's also quicker and cheaper.</p><br clear="all"/>

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