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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2014; 20(8): 2030-2041
Published online Feb 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i8.2030
Published online Feb 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i8.2030
Magnetic resonance imaging in rectal cancer: A surgeon’s perspective
Avanish P Saklani, Sung Uk Bae, Nam Kyu Kim, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 120527, South Korea
Nam Kyu Kim, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Severance Hospital, Seoul 120527, South Korea
Amy Clayton, Radiology Department, University Hospital of Wales, CF14 4XW Cardiff, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Saklani AP, Bae SU and Clayton A researched the article; all the above and Kim NK planned and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Nam Kyu Kim, MD, PHD, FACS, Professor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Severance Hospital, 237 Ludlow building, Seoul 120527, South Korea. namkyuk@yuhs.ac
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Received: September 28, 2013
Revised: November 27, 2013
Accepted: January 14, 2014
Published online: February 28, 2014
Revised: November 27, 2013
Accepted: January 14, 2014
Published online: February 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Magnetic resonance imaging in rectal cancer is mandatory for a surgeon to plan neoadjuvant therapy. It also helps in planning surgical approach especially in low rectal cancer.