Combination of single-source dual-energy computed tomography (CT) parameters and extracellular volume fraction for predicting lymphovascular and perineural invasion in colorectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) and perineural invasion (PNI) are important histopathological variables that are directly related to the survival and recurrence of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Preoperative prediction of LVI and PNI status in CRC is helpful in selecting patients requiring appropriate adjuvant therapy and evaluating prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the value of combining single-source dual-energy computed tomography (ssDECT)-derived parameters with extracellular volume (ECV) fraction for preoperative evaluation of LVI and PNI in CRC.

Methods

This retrospective study included patients with CRC who underwent contrast-enhanced ssDECT. All diagnoses were confirmed through histopathology, and the patients were classified into positive a

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11485373 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature