Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Evaluating the rectum and anus plays a crucial role in conducting a thorough physical examination of the gastrointestinal system. Although it may be uncomfortable and often embarrassing for the patient, it holds immense diagnostic value, particularly in detecting gastrointestinal diseases and abnormalities. This guide will explain how to perform this assessment using inspection and palpation methods.
Rectal Inspection
Begin by inspecting the perianal and anal areas for color, texture, rashes,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Burnout and work-life balance: the generational points of view.

Insights into imaging·2026

Same author

Pearls and pitfalls of structured staging and reporting of rectal cancer on MRI: an international multireader study.

The British journal of radiology·2024

Same author

Crohn's disease and intestinal tuberculosis: challenging from every angle.

BMJ case reports·2023

Same author

Outcomes and potential impact of a virtual hands-on training program on MRI staging confidence and performance in rectal cancer.

European radiology·2023

Same author

Sense and nonsense of yT-staging on MRI after chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer.

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2023

Same author

Predicting response to chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer via visual morphologic assessment and staging on baseline MRI: a multicenter and multireader study.

Abdominal radiology (New York)·2023

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 3, 2026

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2022

Rectal Cancer: Staging.

Luís Curvo-Semedo¹

¹University Clinic of Radiology, University of Coimbra, Clinical Academic Centre of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

|November 23, 2019

Summary

Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is crucial for detecting, characterizing, and staging rectal cancer. This review highlights MR imaging

Area of Science:

Radiology
Oncology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Rectal cancer imaging has significantly advanced over the last 20 years.
Imaging techniques are vital for rectal cancer detection, characterization, and staging.
Therapeutic progress has driven advancements in imaging modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging in the primary staging of rectal cancer.
To emphasize the utility of MR imaging in clinical practice for rectal cancer management.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on rectal cancer imaging.
Focus on Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging techniques and applications.
Analysis of MR imaging's contribution to staging accuracy.

Keywords:

Magnetic resonance imaging Prognostic factors Rectal cancer Staging Structured report

More Related Videos

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Published on: April 18, 2025

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 3, 2026

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer

Published on: February 12, 2022

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Comparison of Predictive Performance of Three Lymph Node Staging Systems in Colorectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Based on Machine Learning Model

Published on: April 18, 2025

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Main Results:

MR imaging has become the preferred method for primary staging of rectal cancer.
Its application aids in accurate detection and characterization.
Advances in MR imaging correlate with therapeutic progress.

Conclusions:

Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is indispensable for the primary staging of rectal cancer.
The review underscores the critical role of MR imaging in modern rectal cancer diagnosis and management.
Continued evolution of MR imaging promises further improvements in patient outcomes.