Computed tomography texture analysis for the prediction of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis of rectal cancer

Computed tomography texture analysis for the prediction of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis of rectal cancer

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of computed tomography (CT) texture analysis in the diagnosis of lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) metastasis of rectal cancer. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 45 patients with rectal cancer who underwent surgery with...

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Main Authors: Toshihiro Nakao, Mitsuo Shimada, Kozo Yoshikawa, Takuya Tokunaga, Masaaki Nishi, Hideya Kashihara, Chie Takasu, Yuma Wada, Toshiaki Yoshimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Texture analysis
Computed tomography
Lateral pelvic lymph node
Rectal cancer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-022-02750-8

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