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Computed tomography of the rectum.

W M Thompson1, R A Halvorsen, W L Foster

  • 1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|July 1, 1987
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Computed tomography (CT) aids rectal disease diagnosis and staging. Its primary role is detecting early, asymptomatic recurrences in postoperative patients, potentially prolonging survival.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Procedures

Background:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for diagnosing rectal diseases.
  • Understanding pelvic anatomy and proper CT techniques is essential for effective rectal imaging.
  • CT can delineate perirectal and pararectal abnormalities identified via barium enema.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of CT in rectal disease.
  • To emphasize the importance of anatomical knowledge in rectal CT interpretation.
  • To define the specific roles of CT in rectal cancer management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CT imaging principles for rectal evaluation.
  • Analysis of anatomical considerations in pelvic CT scans.
  • Case examples illustrating CT's role in specific clinical scenarios.

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Main Results:

  • CT effectively visualizes perirectal and pararectal structures.
  • Routine preoperative staging of rectal cancer with CT is not routinely justified.
  • CT is valuable for problem-solving in specific rectal cancer cases.

Conclusions:

  • Proper CT technique and anatomical knowledge are vital for rectal imaging.
  • CT plays a key role in the postoperative surveillance of rectosigmoid cancer.
  • Early detection of asymptomatic recurrences via CT can improve patient survival.