MRI of Rectal Cancer: Clinical Atlas

Today magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of rectal cancer is one of the most interesting topics in radiology. Over the
last decade technical refinements have strengthened the role of MRI as a first-line diagnostic strategy for accurate
staging of rectal cancer. MRI is perfectly suited to predict tumor-free circumferential resection margins.
Additionally, high accuracies have been reported for the T and N stages, which is comparable to transrectal ultrasound
(TRUS). Novel approaches to moving table MRI serve as a platform for thoracic, abdominal and pelvic staging of rectal
cancer patients within one examination.

The broad spectrum of high-quality illustrations and the contribution of clinical experts provide substantial insight
into the sophisticated field of rectal cancer management.