The radiologist's role in the multidisciplinary team for patients with colon cancer peritoneal metastases. [Review]
Citation: Surgical Oncology. 40:101690, 2022 Mar.PMID: 34839197Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Washington Cancer InstituteDepartment: RadiologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Colonic Neoplasms/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | *Patient Care Team | *Peritoneal Neoplasms/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | *Peritoneal Neoplasms/sc [Secondary] | *Professional Role | *Radiology | Colonic Neoplasms/pa [Pathology] | Colonic Neoplasms/th [Therapy] | Humans | Peritoneal Neoplasms/th [Therapy]Year: 2022ISSN:- 0960-7404
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BACKGROUND: Prevention and treatment of peritoneal metastases from colon cancer is currently under a critical reevaluation. An expanded role of the radiologist in imaging the peritoneum and extrahepatic structures is crucial to progress in this endeavor.
CONCLUSION: An improved primary surgical treatment strategy and more knowledgeable patient selection for reoperation can result from this information. Copyright (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
METHODS: The critical role of radiology in the evaluation of a primary colon cancer and in diagnosis and assessment of recurrent colon cancer is evaluated.
RESULTS: For primary colon cancer the radiologist should forewarn the multidisciplinary team of patients whose malignancy is at high risk for peritoneal metastases and for local recurrence. In recurrent colon cancer a quantitative assessment of the concerning radiologic features are of help to select patients for reoperation.
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