Locally recurrent rectal cancer: what the radiologist should know

Dhakshinamoorthy Ganeshan, Stephanie Nougaret, Elena Korngold, Gaiane M. Rauch, Courtney C. Moreno

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Abstract

Despite advances in surgical techniques and chemoradiation therapy, recurrent rectal cancer remains a cause of morbidity and mortality. After successful treatment of rectal cancer, patients are typically enrolled in a surveillance strategy that includes imaging as studies have shown improved prognosis when recurrent rectal cancer is detected during imaging surveillance versus based on development of symptoms. Additionally, patients who experience a complete clinical response with chemoradiation therapy may elect to enroll in a “watch-and-wait” strategy that includes imaging surveillance rather than surgical resection. Factors that increase the likelihood of recurrence, patterns of recurrence, and the imaging appearances of recurrent rectal cancer are reviewed with a focus on CT, PET CT, and MR imaging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3709-3725
Number of pages17
JournalAbdominal Radiology
Volume44
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2019

Keywords

  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Rectal cancer
  • Recurrent rectal cancer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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