Abdominal imaging
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To evaluate the accuracy of Multi-detector row CT (MDCT) for the prediction of tumor invasion of the mesorectal fascia (MRF). ⋯ Multi-detector row CT has a poor accuracy for predicting MRF invasion in low-anterior located tumors. The accuracy of CT significantly improves for tumors in the mid-high rectum. There is a high inconsistency among readers.
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To evaluate 16-slice CT portography technique and appearances of cavernous transformation of portal vein (CTPV) and the correlation with surgical procedure of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). ⋯ Using 16-slice CT portography can noninvasively diagnose CTPV. The appearances of CTPV on the 16-slice CT portography can provide helpful information for surgeons to make an accurate preoperative decision. MIP is the optimal technique for displaying CTPV.