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The Role of MRI in Rectal Cancer: An Updated Review

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To bring the radiologists up to date on the state of the art of the magnetic resonance imaging protocol of the rectal cancer and on the findings to consider for reports.

Recent Findings

Recently, the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology updated the 2012 guidelines with new recommendations on the acquisition and reporting of MRI for staging and restaging of rectal cancer; furthermore latest advanced MRI techniques (diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging, kurtosis) are object of ongoing studies with promising results.

Summary

Magnetic resonance imaging plays a fundamental role in rectal cancer staging and restaging; moreover, it allows the detection of some findings with prognostic value. This review includes the last 2016 European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology Updated Recommendations on magnetic resonance imaging protocol, interpretation, and reporting.

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La Tegola, L., Guglielmi, G. The Role of MRI in Rectal Cancer: An Updated Review. Curr Radiol Rep 8, 20 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40134-020-00362-2

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