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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2023; 15(7): 216-225
Published online Jul 28, 2023. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v15.i7.216
Published online Jul 28, 2023. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v15.i7.216
Progress of magnetic resonance imaging radiomics in preoperative lymph node diagnosis of esophageal cancer
Yan-Han Xu, Ming-Cheng Gao, Rui Wang, Yang-Yang Li, Jian-Xiang Song, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
Peng Lu, Department of Imaging, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Xu YH contributed mainly to this work; Xu YH, Lu P, Gao MC, Wang R, Li YY, Song JX designed research; Xu YH, Lu P and Gao MC performed research; and Xu YH wrote the paper.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Xiang Song, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, No. 500 Yonghe Road, Gangzha District, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China. jxsongycsy@163.com
Received: April 18, 2023
Peer-review started: April 18, 2023
First decision: June 1, 2023
Revised: June 11, 2023
Accepted: June 30, 2023
Article in press: June 30, 2023
Published online: July 28, 2023
Peer-review started: April 18, 2023
First decision: June 1, 2023
Revised: June 11, 2023
Accepted: June 30, 2023
Article in press: June 30, 2023
Published online: July 28, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Precise TNM staging is crucial for developing effective treatment plans for esophageal cancer. Establishing whether esophageal cancer has lymph node metastasis before surgery remains a significant clinical challenge. However, with the continuous advancement of radiomics, high-quality clinical decision support systems have emerged, enabling more accurate determination of preoperative lymph node status in esophageal cancer. This breakthrough may lead to formulating treatment plans that adhere to individualized medical guidelines.