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Evaluation of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Diffusion Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Staging of Colon Cancer
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating MRI in colon cancer and CT in colon cancer for Colonic Neoplasms. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is the evaluation of different imaging methods for the optimal preoperative staging of colon cancer patients. Imaging findings will be compared with the histopathologic results of the specimen following surgical resection.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The MRI protocol will include the following imaging series: T1 and T2 in axial and coronal plane before the administration of intravenous contrast, diffuse weight imaging in axial plane and T1 after the administration of intravenous contrast
The CT scan protocol will include the following: per os and intravenous administration of contrast, axial slices of 0.3mm thickness and reconstruction per 1mm, multi-planar reformation and three-dimensional volume rendering