Journal of computer assisted tomography

The most recent articles from: J Comput Assist Tomogr January 2020

J Comput Assist Tomogr · Jan 2020

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The Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Restaging of Rectal Cancer After Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

To evaluate the overall diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in restaging of rectal cancer after preoperative chemoradiotherapy based on qualified studies. ⋯ This study provides a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies of MRI for rectal cancer. The results indicate that MRI is a highly accurate diagnostic tool for rectal cancer T3-T4 staging and N staging but sensitivity and specificity are not high.

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