Transrectal ultrasonography of anorectal diseases: advantages and disadvantages
Transrectal ultrasonography of anorectal diseases: advantages and disadvantages
- 주제(키워드) Ultrasonography , Rectal neoplasms , Anal canal , Fistula
- 발행기관 대한초음파의학회
- 발행년도 2015
- 총서유형 Journal
- UCI G704-001003.2015.34.1.002
- KCI ID ART001941434
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) has been widely accepted as a popular imaging modality for evaluating the lower rectum, anal sphincters, and pelvic floor in patients with various anorectaldiseases. It provides excellent visualization of the layers of the rectal wall and of the anatomy of the anal canal. TRUS is an accurate tool for the staging of primary rectal cancer, especially forearly stages. Although magnetic resonance imaging is a modality complementary to TRUS with advantages for evaluating the mesorectum, external sphincter, and deep pelvic inflammation,three-dimensional ultrasonography improves the detection and characterization of perianal fistulas and therefore plays a crucial role in optimal treatment planning. The operator shouldbe familiar with the anatomy of the rectum and pelvic structures relevant to the preoperative evaluation of rectal cancer and other anal canal diseases, and should have technical proficiencyin the use of TRUS combined with an awareness of its limitations compared to magnetic resonance imaging.
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