Doctors Answers (2)
Harsha Vittal, M.D.
Answered on: 5/31/2012
Virtual colonscopy is a CT scan of your colon. You drink the same colon preparation, but no sedation is given.
David Pound, M.D.
Answered on: 5/29/2012
A virtual colonoscopy uses imaging by CT to create a 3 dimensional view of the colon. It is not done the same as a colonoscopy.
