Rectal Carcinoma: Thin-Section MR Imaging for Staging in 28 Patients

1999450 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Gina Brown · University Hospital of Wales

C. J. Richards · University of Wales

Robert G. Newcombe · University of Wales

N S Dallimore · University Hospital Llandough

A G Radcliffe · University Hospital of Wales

Declan Carey · University Hospital of Wales

Michael W. Bourne ·

Abstract

Preoperative thin-section MR imaging accurately indicates the tumor stage of rectal cancer and depth of extramural tumor infiltration. It provides valuable information for identifying T3 tumors for preoperative adjuvant therapy in patients who are at high risk of failure of complete excision.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 211, Issue 1, pp. 215-222

DOI: 10.1148/radiology.211.1.r99ap35215

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