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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2018; 10(10): 293-316
Published online Oct 15, 2018. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v10.i10.293
Table 2 Diagnostic evaluation of synchronous colorectal liver metastases
Local tumour staging CT and/or MRI of the liver, to evaluate Number and location of CRLM Tumour-vessels relationship Pattern of the hepatic vasculature Presence of anatomical variations Future remnant liver volumes
Intraoperative assessment Intraoperative ultrasonography
Evaluation of metastatic disease CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis MRI of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis, in selected cases 18FDG-PET–CT
Patient performance status Thorough evaluation of coexisting morbidities Pulmonary function tests Echocardiography
In the case of suspected liver disease/steatosis include (elderly patients, metabolic syndrome, previous systemic CHT, etc.) Liver function tests Evaluation of the grade of steatosis, in selected cases