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Interpreting Rectal MRI Post-Neoadjuvant Therapy

Version 1 : Received: 8 November 2023 / Approved: 9 November 2023 / Online: 9 November 2023 (14:38:20 CET)

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Miranda, J.; Causa Andrieu, P.; Nincevic, J.; Gomes de Farias, L.P.; Khasawneh, H.; Arita, Y.; Stanietzky, N.; Fernandes, M.C.; De Castria, T.B.; Horvat, N. Advances in MRI-Based Assessment of Rectal Cancer Post-Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Comprehensive Review. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 172. Miranda, J.; Causa Andrieu, P.; Nincevic, J.; Gomes de Farias, L.P.; Khasawneh, H.; Arita, Y.; Stanietzky, N.; Fernandes, M.C.; De Castria, T.B.; Horvat, N. Advances in MRI-Based Assessment of Rectal Cancer Post-Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Comprehensive Review. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 172.

Abstract

Rectal cancer presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with neoadjuvant therapy playing a pivotal role in improving resectability and patient outcomes. MRI serves as a critical tool in assessing treatment response. However, differentiating viable tumor tissue from therapy-induced changes on MRI remains a complex task. In this comprehensive review, we explore treatment options for rectal cancer based on resectability status, focusing on the role of MRI in guiding therapeutic decisions. We delve into the nuances of MRI-based evaluation of treatment response following neoadjuvant therapy, with particular attention to emerging techniques like radiomics. Drawing from current literature and insights, we provide essential recommendations for post-neoadjuvant therapy management in rectal cancer, all within the context of MRI-based findings.

Keywords

rectal cancer; neoadjuvant therapy; magnetic resonance imaging; treatment response

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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