title: [Value of computerized tomography in advanced stomach carcinoma. Can diagnostic laparotomy be avoided?].
abstract: The value of preoperative computed tomography (CT) was analyzed in 40 patients with gastric carcinoma. Local tumor infiltration was correctly interpreted on CT in 90% of cases and involvement of lymph nodes in 72%. Distant metastases (liver, peritoneum) were recognized in 2 out of 9 patients. As the value of this method in assessment of resectability is limited, routine CT is not indicated in patients with gastric carcinoma.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Wert der Computertomographie beim fortgeschrittenen Magenkarzinom. Ist die Probelaparotomie vermeidbar?