articleBMJSep 19, 2006BRONZE OA

Diagnostic accuracy of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in predicting curative resection of rectal cancer: prospective observational study

MSMERCURY Study Group
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Abstract

Objective

To assess the accuracy of preoperative staging of rectal cancer with magnetic resonance imaging to predict surgical circumferential resection margins.

Design

Prospective observational study of rectal cancers treated by colorectal multidisciplinary teams between January 2002 and October 2003.

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  • MS
    MERCURY Study GroupCorresponding

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Medicine
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Radiology
  • Prospective cohort study
  • Resection margin
  • Total mesorectal excision
  • Surgery
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