The Role of Functional Imaging in Colorectal Cancer

This article reviews the current and future contributions of functional imaging techniques to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. In addition, evolving roles and challenges for their implementation will be covered. Functional imaging now has a growing role in colorectal...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 2010-07, Vol.195 (1), p.54-66
Hauptverfasser:	GARCIA FIGUEIRAS, Roberto, GOH, Vicky, PADHANI, Anwar R, BERMUDEZ NAVEIRA, Anaberta, GOMEZ CAAMANO, Antonio, VILLALBA MARTIN, Carmen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis Contrast Media Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Lymphatic Metastasis - diagnosis Medical sciences Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - diagnosis Neovascularization, Pathologic - diagnosis Patient Selection Positron-Emission Tomography - methods Radiopharmaceuticals Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods Tumors Whole Body Imaging
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Zusammenfassung:	This article reviews the current and future contributions of functional imaging techniques to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. In addition, evolving roles and challenges for their implementation will be covered. Functional imaging now has a growing role in colorectal cancer. Recent developments in imaging technologies and validation of these newer imaging techniques may lead to significant improvements in the management of patients with colorectal cancer.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/AJR.10.4422