Emidio Tarulli1, Seng Thipphavong2,3, Khartik Jhaveri2,3. 1. Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 263 McCaul Street - 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1W7, Canada. e.tarulli@utoronto.ca. 2. Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 263 McCaul Street - 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1W7, Canada. 3. Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mt. Sinai and WCH, 610 University Ave, 3-957, Toronto, ON, M5G 2M9, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Rectal cancers are the second most common GI carcinoma. Prognosis and therapeutic decisions hinge on the extent of disease. We present a comprehensive structured approach for staging rectal cancer using MRI to ensure the clear, concise, and standardized communication of disease extent to guide optimal treatment planning. CONCLUSION: MRI is crucial for local staging of rectal cancer. A standardized approach to reporting of rectal MRI focused on communication of essential treatment planning and prognostic indicators ensures maximal added value to referring physicians to guide appropriate management.
OBJECTIVE:Rectal cancers are the second most common GI carcinoma. Prognosis and therapeutic decisions hinge on the extent of disease. We present a comprehensive structured approach for staging rectal cancer using MRI to ensure the clear, concise, and standardized communication of disease extent to guide optimal treatment planning. CONCLUSION: MRI is crucial for local staging of rectal cancer. A standardized approach to reporting of rectal MRI focused on communication of essential treatment planning and prognostic indicators ensures maximal added value to referring physicians to guide appropriate management.
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