SMARTER • SAFER • BETTER

The Life-Saving Alternative to
Colonoscopy

ColoWatch® brings together expert radiologists, cutting-edge imaging software, and standardized, reproducible methodology to increase access to virtual colonoscopy (CT Colonography), a less invasive, more accurate way to screen for colon and rectal cancer.

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95%Cancer Detection
94%Polyp Detection
15Minute Procedure
0Deaths Reported
MINIMIZE RISK • INCREASE ACCURACY

Benefits of Virtual Colonoscopy are Unparalleled

With the increased risk of colorectal cancer in younger patients and evidence that screening saves lives, the time to expand access to virtual colonoscopy is now.

SMARTER

Reduces False Positives

When a ColoWatch® test is positive for a significant polyp or colorectal cancer, it is accurate >95% of the time. Even the best stool test, when positive, will markedly overestimate both, leading to an excessive number of unnecessary colonoscopies.

Detects Other Cancers [4]

As an ultra-low dose CT exam, virtual colonoscopy can detect other conditions such as lung cancer, kidney cancer, lymphoma, aortic aneurysms, and more.

SAFER

No Known Risk of Death

Unlike traditional colonoscopy, there have been no reported deaths from virtual colonoscopy.

Very Rare Complications

In contrast to traditional colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy carries no significant risk of infection, bleeding, or complications from anesthesia. Perforation is exceedingly rare.

BETTER

Advantage Virtual Colonoscopy

Unlike traditional colonoscopy which permits a single review of the colon, ColoWatch® radiologists review each exam up to 10 times with high-resolution 3D images.

Increases Accuracy & Saves Time

Shortage of gastroenterologists combined with the need for screening at younger ages makes additional options more important than ever. ColoWatch® delivers excellent results at lower cost.

MINIMIZE RISK • INCREASE ACCURACY

ColoWatch®: The New Standard of Colorectal Screening?

With the increased risk of colorectal cancer in younger patients and evidence that screening saves lives, the time to expand access to virtual colonoscopy is now.

  • No known risk of death and very rare incidence of complications. Excellent sensitivity and specificity for detecting cancer and precancerous polyps

  • No on-site radiologist needed. Expertly-trained network of radiologists supports imaging facilities to accurately interpret every virtual colonoscopy exam

  • Proprietary, secure cloud-based software allows for optimal image review and easy sharing between facility, radiologist, prescriber, and patient

  • Training and support for CT technologists to ensure quality and efficiency. Most exams take 15 minutes

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ColoWatch® CT Scanner
Colonoscopy
Stool testing (FIT, sDNA)
Risk of death
None Reported
7 per 100,000[3]
No
Risk of serious complication
Very Rare
4 to 5 per 1,000 patients[3]
No
Requires sedation
No
Yes
No
Finds polyps (pre-cancer)
94%[1]
92%
42%[2]
Finds colorectal cancer
95%[1]
95%
92%[2]
Finds other cancers/problems
Yes
No
No
Requires day off work
No
Yes
No
Requires prep
Modified
Yes
No
Chance that a positive test is truly cancer
>95%
>95%
3%[2]
Covered by insurance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compare ColoWatch® vs:
Colonoscopy
Risk of death
None Reported
7 per 100,000[3]
Risk of serious complication
Very Rare
4 to 5 per 1,000 patients[3]
Requires sedation
No
Yes
Finds polyps (pre-cancer)
94%[1]
92%
Finds colorectal cancer
95%[1]
95%
Finds other cancers/problems
Yes
No
Requires day off work
No
Yes
Requires prep
Modified
Yes
Chance that a positive test is truly cancer
>95%
>95%
Covered by insurance
Yes
Yes

References

  • [1] Pickhardt PJ et al. Computed Tomographic Virtual Colonoscopy to Screen for Colorectal Neoplasia in Asymptomatic Adults. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:2191–2200
  • [2] Imperiale TF et al. Multitarget Stool DNA Testing for Colorectal-Cancer Screening. N Engl J Med. 2014;370:1287–1297
  • [3] Complications of Colonoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2011;74(4):745–752
  • [4] Pickhardt PJ et al. Colorectal and Extracolonic Cancers Detected at Screening CT Colonography in 10,286 Asymptomatic Adults. Radiology, 2010; 255,(1),83-88

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