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Endorectal ultrasonography in rectal cancer: a preliminary Barbadian experience / La ultrasonografía endorectal en el cáncer del recto: una experiencia preliminar barbadense
Zbar, A. P.
  • Zbar, A. P; The University of the West Indies. School of Clinical Medicine and Research. Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. BB
West Indian med. j ; 55(5): 313-318, Oct. 2006. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-501005
ABSTRACT
Preoperative staging of rectal cancer assists in surgical decision making regarding the suitability of curative local excision as well as in the selective use of preoperative adjuvant radiation and chemoradiation, both of which have been shown to reduce the incidence of loco-regional cancer recurrence substantially. Most colorectal units employ endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) in the assessment to define tumour depth (T) and nodal (N) status. The preliminary Barbadian experience of 40 such cases showing an accuracy for T stage of 85% and for N stage of 50% in keeping with international reports is presented The interpretation and limitations of this technology are presented
RESUMEN
La estadificación preoperatoria del cáncer rectal ayuda en la toma de decisiones en relación con la conveniencia de la excisión local curativa, así como en el uso selectivo de la radiación adyuvante preoperatoria y la quimoradiación, las cuales han probado su eficacia en cuanto a reducir sustancialmente la incidencia de la recurrencia del cáncer loco-regional. La mayor parte de las unidades colorectales emplean el ultrasonido endorectal (UER) en la evaluación para definir la profundidad del tumor (T) y el estatus nodal (N). Se presenta la experiencia preliminar barbadense en 40 de estos casos, que muestran una precisión del 85% para el estado T y del 50% para el estado N en correspondencia con los reportes internacionales. Se presentan la interpretación y las limitaciones de esta tecnología.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rectal Neoplasms / Endosonography Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Barbados / English Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Barbados Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/BB

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Rectal Neoplasms / Endosonography Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Barbados / English Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Barbados Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/BB