MR rectum imaging with ultra sound gel as instrumental contrast media in tubulovillous adenoma

Sofić, Amela; Šehović, Nedžad; Beslić, S; Prnjavorac, Besim; Bilalović, Nurija; Caluk, Jasmin; Sofic, Damir

doi:10.2478/v10019-008-0012-6

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“…In the preoperative evaluation based on MRI scans, attention is given to an accurate assessment of the depth of tumor invasion, extra-mural invasion of the circumference of resection margin (CRM), and the mesorectal fascia, which is equal to the circumference border of the surgical excision (17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24). The standard surgical procedure for rectal resection includes the resection of the mesorectal fat and the associated lymph nodes.…”

Section: Radiological Imaging Of Rectal Cancermentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiological imaging of rectal cancer

Lincender-Cvijetić

Banjin-Čardžić²,

Vegar-Zubović³

et al. 2012

AMA

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This article discusses the possibilities of diagnosing abdominal imaging in patients with rectal cancer, detecting lesions and assessing the stage of the lesions, in order to select the appropriate therapy. Before the introduction of imaging technologies, the diagnosis of colorectal pathology was based on conventional methods of inspecting intestines with a barium enema, with either a single or double contrast barium enema. Following the development of endoscopic methods and the wide use of colonoscopy, colonoscopy became the method of choice for diagnosing colorectal diseases. The improvement of Computerized Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), gave us new possibilities for diagnosing colorectal cancer. For rectal cancer, trans-rectal US (TRUS) or endo-anal US (EAUS) have a significant role. For staging rectal cancer, the Multi Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) is not the method of choice, but Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is preferred when it comes to monitoring the rectum. The role of the MRI in the T staging of rectal cancer is crucial in preoperative assessment of: thickness - the width of the tumor, the extramural invasion, the circumference of resection margin (CRM), and the assessment of the inclusion of mesorectal fascia. For successful execution of surgical techniques, good diagnostic imaging of the cancer is necessary in order to have a low level of recurrence. According to medical studies, the sensitivity of FDG-PET in diagnosing metastatic nodals is low, but for now it is not recommended in routine diagnosis of metastatic colorectal carcinoma.

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Section: Radiological Imaging Of Rectal Cancermentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiological imaging of rectal cancer

Lincender-Cvijetić

Banjin-Čardžić²,

Vegar-Zubović³

et al. 2012

AMA

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“…Therefore the diet regime and life style factors should be consider as primary prevention beside also important secondary prevention 49,50,68. Case control studies have as well as found high folic acid intake to be correlated with low risk for either pancreatic cancer or breast cancer 69,70.…”

Section: B Vitamins For Cancer Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hyperhomocysteinemia and the role of B vitamins in cancer

Plazar

Jurdana²

2010

Radiology and Oncology

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BackgroundPatients suffering from malignancies have increased complications due to corresponding cardiovascular diseases and risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism. Epidemiological studies have shown that increased homocysteine plasma concentration (hyperhomocysteinemia) is related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and malignancies. Homocysteine (tHcy) is an intermediate sulfur-containing amino acid produced from methionine during processing of dietary proteins. The plasma homocysteine levels are strongly influenced by diet, as well as by genetic factors. Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 are dietary components which influence the plasma homocysteine levels the most. Several studies have found that high blood levels of B vitamins are related to the integrity and function of DNA, and, are at least related to lower concentration of homocysteine. Folate depletion has been found to change DNA methylation and DNA synthesis in both animal and human studies. Because of this critical role of folate, most studies including homocysteine have focused on these two actions.ConclusionsHyperhomocysteinemia proves to be the most common condition highly associated with both venous and arterial thrombosis in many cancer patients, while the associated pathophysiology has not been precisely established yet. Therefore, of current interest is the possible role of folate metabolism developing into a cancer initiating hyperhomocysteinemia. This review will discuss this possibility.

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“…Although these parameters remain central in the evaluation process, there is an increasing recognition of the need to assess more systematically the impact of cancer and its treatment on the functional, psychological and social health of the individual. As MRI has become incorporated in the diagnostic procedure of rectal disease, 3 the measurement of the functional outcome and QOL in rectal cancer patients, treated with preoperative radiochemotherapy and surgery has also become incorporated in clinical trials over the past decade. 4 The aim of the present study was to assess QOL outcomes in patients treated with restorative procedures, compared with those in patients after APR by using a recommended and proven method.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%