Complementary diagnostic value of conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for post-hepatectomy hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 120658
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120658

Table 6 Comparative imaging characteristics and advantages

Characteristic	Conventional US	CE-MRI
Spatial resolution	Excellent for superficial lesions	Excellent for deep lesions
Soft tissue contrast	Moderate	Superior
Small lesion detection	Limited (< 1 cm)	Excellent (< 1 cm)
Vascular assessment	Limited (Doppler)	Comprehensive
Real-time capability	Yes	No
Cost-effectiveness	High	Moderate
Availability	Widespread	Limited in some areas
Operator dependency	High	Low

CE-MRI: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging; US: Ultrasound.

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Citation: Deng T, Li XR. Complementary diagnostic value of conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for post-hepatectomy hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 120658
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Deng T, Li XR. Complementary diagnostic value of conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for post-hepatectomy hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(9): 120658 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.120658]

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