Role of computerized tomography in the staging of gastrointestinal neoplasms

Authors
Angelelli, G Ianora, AAS Scardapane, A Pedote, P Memeo, M Rotondo, A
Citation
G. Angelelli et al., Role of computerized tomography in the staging of gastrointestinal neoplasms, SEM SURG ON, 20(2), 2001, pp. 109-121
Citations number
88
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
SEMINARS IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
ISSN journal
87560437 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
109 - 121
Database
ISI
SICI code
8756-0437(200103)20:2<109:ROCTIT>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Gastrointestinal neoplasms are very common diseases, and the first challeng e for clinicians is to define the extent of the tumor in order to plan the best treatment. The role of computerized tomography in assessing this kind of patient is well established worldwide. This article reviews the capabili ties and the limits of this imaging technique in the staging of the tumors of the digestive tract (liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, esopha gus, stomach, small bowel, and colon). (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.