Advancing Rectal Carcinoma Assessment: the Value of MRI with Diffusion-Weighted Imaging

EasyChair Preprint 14435

Abstract

The accurate assessment of rectal carcinoma is crucial for determining optimal treatment strategies. MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has emerged as a valuable tool in enhancing the diagnostic and staging capabilities of rectal cancer evaluation. This advanced imaging technique allows for better visualization of tumor characteristics, including size, depth of invasion, and lymph node involvement. DWI provides additional functional information by measuring the movement of water molecules within tissue, which can help distinguish between benign and malignant tissues, as well as assess treatment response. Integrating DWI into standard MRI protocols has shown promise in improving the precision of rectal cancer staging, guiding treatment planning, and potentially improving patient outcomes.

Keyphrases: Carcinoma, Physics, Technlogy, diffusion, imaging

@booklet{EasyChair:14435,
  author    = {Adeoye Qudus},
  title     = {Advancing Rectal Carcinoma Assessment: the Value of MRI with Diffusion-Weighted Imaging},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14435},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}