| Detection of recurrent rectal cancer with CT, MRI and PET/CT. | |
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PMID: 17404742 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) all have the potential to directly visualize local and distant relapse of colorectal cancer (CRC). Nevertheless, the role of diagnostic imaging for routine follow-up of CRC patients remains controversial. Although MRI and PET have advantages over CT in the detection of local recurrence, until now only a few surveillance programs recommend the use of annual CT for routine follow-up. The objective of this review is to elucidate the current status of diagnostic imaging for the detection of recurrent rectal cancer based on the recent literature and our own experience. Furthermore, an insight into contemporary surveillance programs and an outlook concerning a novel technical approach to moving-table MRI at 1.5 Tesla for staging purposes are given. |
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Authors:
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O Schaefer; M Langer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2007-04-03 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European radiology Volume: 17 ISSN: 0938-7994 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Radiol Publication Date: 2007 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-07-10 Completed Date: 2007-10-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9114774 Medline TA: Eur Radiol Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2044-54 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Feiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. arnd-oliver.schaefer@uniklinik-freiburg.de |
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Contrast Media Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis*, pathology Radiography, Thoracic Radiopharmaceuticals / diagnostic use Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology Sensitivity and Specificity Tomography, Emission-Computed Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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0/Contrast Media; 0/Radiopharmaceuticals |
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