Our experiences with Virtual CT pneumocystography and the detection of bladder cancer.

Abstract

Our goal was to evaluate the prospect of future use, sensitivity and specificity of CT volume- rendering techniques in the evaluation of bladder wall changes, without the need of conventional endoscopic procedures which is limited by its invasiveness and the difficulty to explore the bladder in full potential. This study investigates the sensitivity range of virtual CT and 3D reconstruction techniques in assessing lesions of the bladder wall to compare it with that of conventional endoscopy, and outlines the indications, advantages and disadvantages of virtual CT-pneumocystography.