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The diagnostic accuracy of local staging in colon cancer based on computed tomography (CT): evaluating the role of extramural venous invasion and tumour deposits
The shift from adjuvant to neoadjuvant treatment in colon cancer demands the radiological selection of patients for systemic therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the CT-based TNM stag...
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Open AccessAn updated evaluation of the implementation of the sigmoid take-off landmark 1 year after the official introduction in the Netherlands
The definition of rectal cancer based on the sigmoid take-off (STO) was incorporated into the Dutch guideline in 2019, and became mandatory in the national audit from December 2020. This study aimed to evaluat...
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Open AccessAccurate staging of non-metastatic colon cancer with CT: the importance of training and practice for experienced radiologists and analysis of incorrectly staged cases
To investigate whether locoregional staging of colon cancer by experienced radiologists can be improved by training and feedback to minimize the risk of over-staging into the context of patient selection for n...
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Open AccessPercutaneous cryoablation: a novel treatment option in non-visceral metastases of the abdominal cavity after prior surgery
To assess the primary safety and oncological outcome of percutaneous cryoablation in patients with non-visceral metastases of the abdominal cavity after prior surgery.
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Intra-Arterial Therapies for Liver Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Performing a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the evidence of intra-arterial therapies in liver metastatic breast cancer (LMBC) patients.
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Open AccessPredictive Factors for Hypertrophy of the Future Liver Remnant After Portal Vein Embolization: A Systematic Review
This systematic review was conducted to determine factors that are associated with the degree of hypertrophy of the future liver remnant following portal vein embolization. An extensive search on September 15,...
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Cryoablation for the Treatment of Residual or Recurrent Disease After Prior Microwave Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma
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Radiation segmentectomy of hepatic metastases with Y-90 glass microspheres
To evaluate safety and efficacy of radiation segmentectomy (RS) with 90Y glass microspheres in patients with limited metastatic liver disease not amenable to resection or percutaneous ablation.
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Open AccessDedicated MRI staging versus surgical staging of peritoneal metastases in colorectal cancer patients considered for CRS-HIPEC; the DISCO randomized multicenter trial
Selecting patients with peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer (CRCPM) who might benefit from cytoreductive surgery followed by hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is challenging. Compu...
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Open AccessImproving clinical management of colon cancer through CONNECTION, a nation-wide colon cancer registry and stratification effort (CONNECTION II trial): rationale and protocol of a single arm intervention study
It is estimated that around 15–30% of patients with early stage colon cancer benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. We are currently not capable of upfront selection of patients who benefit from chemotherapy, whi...
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Open AccessPercutaneous Microwave Ablation of Histologically Proven T1 Renal Cell Carcinoma
To assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of histologically proven T1 renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
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Diagnostic performance of imaging for the detection of peritoneal metastases: a meta-analysis
Detection of peritoneal metastases (PM) is key in the staging and management of gastrointestinal and ovarian cancer patients. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the diagnostic performance of CT...
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Guidelines for MR imaging in rectal cancer: Europe versus United States
The aim of this study was to compare and contrast recently published guidelines for staging and reporting of MR imaging in rectal cancer from the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology an...
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Intra-arterial Mitomycin C infusion in a large cohort of advanced liver metastatic breast cancer patients: safety, efficacy and factors influencing survival
The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of Mitomycin C (MMC) infusion in a large cohort of advanced liver metastatic breast cancer patients (LMBC) and to determine factors influencing ov...
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Open AccessCryoablation and immunotherapy: an overview of evidence on its synergy
Cancer cells can escape the immune system by different mechanisms. The evasion of cancer cells from immune surveillance is prevented by immune checkpoint inhibitors, allowing the patient’s own immune system to...
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Open AccessPreoperative image-guided identification of response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer (PRIDE): a multicenter observational study
Nearly one third of patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) for locally advanced esophageal cancer have a pathologic complete response (pCR) of the primary tumor upon histopathological evaluat...
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90Y Resin Microspheres Radioembolization for Colon Cancer Liver Metastases Using Full-Strength Contrast Material
To assess safety and efficacy of 90Y resin microspheres administration using undiluted non-ionic contrast material (UDCM) {100% Omnipaque-300 (Iohexol)} in both the “B” and “D” lines.
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Whole-volume vs. segmental CT texture analysis of the liver to assess metachronous colorectal liver metastases
It is unclear whether changes in liver texture in patients with colorectal cancer are caused by diffuse (e.g., perfusional) changes throughout the liver or rather based on focal changes (e.g., presence of occu...
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Open AccessConsecutive magnetic resonance imaging during brachytherapy for cervical carcinoma: predictive value of volume measurements with respect to persistent disease and prognosis
Cervical cancer is associated with a high yearly mortality. The presence of persistent disease after radiotherapy is a significant predictor of patient survival.
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Open AccessEvaluation of low-energy contrast-enhanced spectral mammography images by comparing them to full-field digital mammography using EUREF image quality criteria
Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) examination results in a low-energy (LE) and contrast-enhanced image. The LE appears similar to a full-field digital mammogram (FFDM). Our aim was to evaluate LE C...
