Journal of International Oncology ›› 2017, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (8): 622-625.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2017.08.017

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Applacation of imaging examination in the preoperative staging diagnosis of colorectal cancer

Lu Rongzeng, Liu Jianshan, Lei Xing, Gao Yongtao, Gao Hongyan, Bai Tiecheng   

  1. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Yan′an University, Yan′an 716000, China
  • Online:2017-08-08 Published:2017-07-21
  • Contact: Bai Tiecheng, Email: btch6849@163.com E-mail:btch6849@163.com

Abstract: The accuracy of preoperative staging diagnosis of colorectal cancer directly determines the accuracy of treatment and prognosis. Endoscopic ultrasonography, CT, MRI and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging have their own advantages and disadvantages in preoperative staging of colorectal cancer. According to the actual situation of patients, choosing the best method of examination, when necessary, several effective methods combined, can improve the accuracy of preoperative staging diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Key words: Colorectal neoplasms, Neoplasm staging, Endosonography, Tomography, X-ray computed, Magnetic resonance imaging