Intra-operative ultrasound in detection of liver metastases.
Intra-operative ultrasonography (IOUS) combined with palpation of the liver is significantly more accurate than either computer tomography (CT) or percutaneous ultrasonography employed pre-operatively. Accurate staging of colorectal cancer is essential for appropriate treatment strategy. There is a large impact of IOUS on tumour staging and treatment especially in patients with suspected liver lesions at pre-operative imaging.
Meijer
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Department of Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Paul
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MA
Cuesta
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MA
Blomjous
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D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D014463:Ultrasonography