Preoperative multidetector-row computed tomography scan staging for lymphatic gastric cancer spread

Preoperative multidetector-row computed tomography scan staging for lymphatic gastric cancer spread

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) is commonly used to stage patients with gastric cancer, even though the technique often shows low specificity for lymph-node involvement.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In t...

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Main Authors: Morgagni Paolo, Petrella Enrico, Basile Barbara, Mami Alberto, Soro Augusto, Gardini Andrea, Calzolari Filippo, Garcea Domenico, Bertocco Mauro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
MDCT staging
Gastric cancer
Lymph-node diffusion
Preoperative setting
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/197

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