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Diagnostic Value of Transabdominal Ultrasonography in Gastrointestinal Malignant Tumors
Objective:
To explore the application value of transabdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal malignant tumors.
Methods:
This study retrospectively analyzed the transabdominal ultrasound imaging data of 284 patients with gastrointestinal tumors admitted to our hospital from April 2019 to March 2022 and assessed the accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in diagnosing different types of gastrointestinal tumor diseases. The diagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasonography for TNM staging of gastrointestinal malignancies was calculated.
Results:
The sensitivity and specificity of transabdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gastric cancer were (82.40% and 83.72%, respectively), colon cancer (77.78% and 88.35%, respectively), gastric stromal tumor (95.45% and 93.65%, respectively), gastric lymphoma (72.22% and 94.66%, respectively), colorectal lymphoma (80.00% and 95.42%, respectively), gastric mucosal hypertrophy (85.71% and 96.69%, respectively), and pyloric hypertrophy (92.59% and 97.79%, respectively). Among the 284 patients included, 152 patients had malignant tumors, including 34 patients with stage I, 30 patients with stage II, 51 patients with stage III, and 37 patients with stage IV. The accuracy of transabdominal ultrasonography for TNM staging of gastrointestinal malignancies was 85.53% (130/152).
Conclusion:
Transabdominal ultrasonography shows promise as a diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal malignant tumors; however, it is recommended to be used in conjunction with other detection methods such as fibrous gastrointestinal tract examination to minimize the risk of missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses. The study highlights the potential of transabdominal ultrasonography as a non-invasive and accessible diagnostic method for gastrointestinal malignancies. Further research and advancements in imaging technologies are crucial for enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving patient outcomes in the future.
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