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Preoperative assessment of prognostic factors in rectal cancer using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging
British journal of surgery · 2003 · Vol. 90(3) · pp. 355–364
Gina Brown✉(University of Wales)A G Radcliffe(Cardiff and Vale University Health Board)Robert G. Newcombe(Cardiff and Vale University Health Board)N S Dallimore(University of Wales)Michael W. Bourne(University of Wales)Geraint T. Williams(University of Wales)
Abstract
High-resolution MRI of the rectum allows preoperative identification of important surgical and pathological prognostic risk factors. This may allow both better selection and assessment of patients undergoing preoperative therapy.
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionMedicineMagnetic resonance imagingRectumRadiologyColorectal cancerStage (stratigraphy)PerforationBiopsyPathologicalCancer
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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overHumansLymphatic MetastasisMagnetic Resonance ImagingMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPeritoneumPreoperative CarePrognosisProspective StudiesRectal NeoplasmsRisk Factors
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- Office of Research and Development
- Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
- Royal College of Radiologists
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