Postoperative imaging of gastrointestinal tract cancers

Abstract

Assessment in postoperative complications of gastrointestinal cancers via imaging modalities is of significant importance as diagnosing the cancer. Complications can be considered as an indicator for the success of surgical procedure, and has a vital importance for the patient. In this article the implications of CT, MR, ultrasonography and PET in these indications and their benefits are discussed. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.