Imaging and management of rectal cancer
- 1 December 2007
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Vol. 4 (12) , 665-676
Abstract
Local staging and management of rectal cancer has evolved during the past decade. Imaging modalities used for staging rectal cancer include CT, endoscopic ultrasound, pelvic phased-array coil MRI, endorectal MRI, and PET. Each modality has its strengths and limitations. Evidence supports the use of both endoscopic ultrasound and CT in staging rectal cancer. MRI is the only reliable tool for determining the status of the circumferential resection margin, which is important for the assessment of the risk of local recurrence.Keywords
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