MRI of Rectal Cancer: Clinical Atlas

By Arnd-Oliver Schafer, Mathias Langer, Arnd-Oliver Schäfer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of rectal cancer is one of the most interesting topics in radiology. Over the last decade technical refinements have strengthened the role of MRI as a first-line diagnostic strategy for accurate staging of rectal cancer. MRI is perfectly suited to predict tumor-free circumferential resection margins. Additionally, high accuracies have been reported for the T and N stages, which is comparable to transrectal ultrasound (TRUS).

This book provides the state-of-the art MRI of rectal cancer and an overview of the current literature. It covers technique, complementary methods, new imaging strategies, and pathologic and surgical procedures. The broad spectrum of high-quality illustrations and the contribution of clinical experts provide substantial insight into the sophisticated field of rectal cancer management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 366250135X
• ISBN13: 9783662501351
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 215 Pages