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The Role of Conventional Radiology

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The increased utilization of neoadjuvant strategies in cancer has been significantly enhanced by accurate novel preoperative imaging techniques. These studies provide more exact staging with consequently improved patient selection, increased use of multimodal therapies, and a higher likelihood of sphincter preservation, R0 resections, successful repeat resections, and multivisceral extirpation. Routine use of computed tomography (CT) scanning has better defined postoperative septic complications and has changed the surgical paradigm in the management of complicated diverticular disease. This chapter outlines the principles involved in the use of radiology for the postoperative colorectal patient, including plain radiology, CT scanning, radionuclide imaging, and fusion positron emission tomography scanning.

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Pfeifer, J. (2013). The Role of Conventional Radiology. In: Zbar, A., Madoff, R., Wexner, S. (eds) Reconstructive Surgery of the Rectum, Anus and Perineum. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-413-3_1

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