Diffusion Weighted Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Techniques and Clinical Applications by Sofia GourtsoyianniEnglish | PDF,EPUB | 2018 (2019 Edition) | 89 Pages | ISBN : 331992818X | 22.43 MB
This book explains how diffusion weighted imaging has been incorporated in routine MRI examinations of the abdomen and pelvis: though its clinical role is still evolving, it is already considered an important tool for the assessment of rectal cancer treatment response, as was confirmed in recent ESGAR consensus statements. The standardization and clinical validation of quantitative DWI related biomarkers are still in progress, although certain efforts have been undertaken to establish imaging guidelines for different clinical indications/body parts.