Imaging of rectal cancer.

Sahani, Dushyant V; Kalva, Sanjeeva P; Hahn, Peter F · Semin Radiat Oncol · 2003

review · Level V

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Abstract

Radiologic evaluation of rectal cancer is invaluable in aiding the surgeon, gastroenterologist, and oncologist in the initial and follow-up management of patients with this malignancy. This review highlights recent developments in computed tomography; ultrasonographic, metabolic, and magnetic resonance imaging of rectal cancer; its clinical ramifications; and the direction of future efforts.

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