Spectral CT in the evaluation of perineural invasion status in rectal cancer.

Wenzheng LuXiaoying TanYanqi ZhongPeng WangYuxi GeHeng ZhangShudong Hu

Published in: Japanese journal of radiology (2024)

Spectral CT quantitative parameters proved valuable in the preoperative assessment of PNI status in rectal cancer patients. The combination of spectral CT parameters and clinical features could further enhance the diagnostic efficiency.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
rectal cancer
image quality
optical coherence tomography
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
mass spectrometry
clinical evaluation