| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4221244 | Clinical Imaging | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
AimTo evaluate the value of magnetic resonance imaging-detected extramural vascular invasion (MR-EMVI) in predicting regional lymph node metastasis (RLNM) in patients with rectal cancer.MethodsA total of 183 patients were included. A set of clinical and imaging factors including MR-EMVI were evaluated using univariate and multivariate analyses to determine the risk factors for RLNM.ResultsAmong the clinical and imaging factors evaluated, MR-EMVI, pathologic EMVI, nodal size, and diffusion-weighted imaging-detected positive nodes were independent predictors of RLNM.ConclusionsMR-EMVI may be an independent predictor of RLNM in patients with rectal cancer.
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Authors
Liheng Liu, Ming Liu, Zhenghan Yang, Wen He, Zhenchang Wang, Erhu Jin,