Connecting Radiology | Enabling collaboration and professional development
Computed tomography of the rectum.
Thompson WM, Halvorsen RA, Foster WL, Roberts L, Gibbons R.
Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
Radiographics. 1987 Jul;7(4):773-807
CT is an important diagnostic procedure in patients with suspected or known disease of the rectum. Knowledge of proper technique for CT of the rectum, as well as an understanding of normal pelvic anatomy, is essential to its effective use. CT can demonstrate the extent of perirectal and pararectal abnormalities detected on barium enema. While routine preoperative staging of rectal cancer is not justified, CT can be used to solve specific problems. Perhaps the most important role of rectal CT is in evaluating postoperative rectosigmoid cancer patients in an attempt to detect early asymptomatic recurrences and, thereby, prolong patient survival.
Posted via PubMed for educational and discussion purposes only.
Link to PubMed Reference
Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
Radiographics. 1987 Jul;7(4):773-807
CT is an important diagnostic procedure in patients with suspected or known disease of the rectum. Knowledge of proper technique for CT of the rectum, as well as an understanding of normal pelvic anatomy, is essential to its effective use. CT can demonstrate the extent of perirectal and pararectal abnormalities detected on barium enema. While routine preoperative staging of rectal cancer is not justified, CT can be used to solve specific problems. Perhaps the most important role of rectal CT is in evaluating postoperative rectosigmoid cancer patients in an attempt to detect early asymptomatic recurrences and, thereby, prolong patient survival.
Posted via PubMed for educational and discussion purposes only.
Link to PubMed Reference
Views: 2
© 2024 Created by radRounds Radiology Network.
Powered by
