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Magnetic resonance imaging for the clinical management of rectal cancer patients: recommendations from the 2012 European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) consensus meeting.
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European radiology [Eur Radiol] 2013 Sep; Vol. 23 (9), pp. 2522-31. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jun 07. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Objectives: To develop guidelines describing a standardised approach regarding the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for clinical staging and restaging of rectal cancer.<br />Methods: A consensus meeting of 14 abdominal imaging experts from the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) was conducted following the RAND-UCLA Appropriateness Method. Two independent (non-voting) chairs facilitated the meeting. Two hundred and thirty-six items were scored by participants for appropriateness and classified subsequently as appropriate or inappropriate (defined by ≥ 80 % consensus) or uncertain (defined by < 80 % consensus). Items not reaching 80 % consensus were noted.<br />Results: Consensus was reached for 88 % of items: recommendations regarding hardware, patient preparation, imaging sequences, angulation, criteria for MRI assessment and MRI reporting were constructed from these.<br />Conclusions: These expert consensus recommendations can be used as clinical guidelines for primary staging and restaging of rectal cancer using MRI.<br />Key Points: • These guidelines recommend standardised imaging for staging and restaging of rectal cancer. • The guidelines were constructed through consensus amongst 14 abdominal imaging experts. • Consensus was reached by in 88 % of 236 items discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-1084
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23743687
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-013-2864-4