RSNA 2015

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2015


GI219-ED-WEB8

Challenges and Solution of Inter Observer Variability in the Interpretation of High Resolution MRI in Staging of Primary Rectal Cancer

Wednesday, Dec. 2 12:45PM - 1:15PM Location: GI Community, Learning Center Station #8



Ajaykumar C. Morani, MD, Houston, TX (Presenter) Nothing to Disclose
Harmeet Kaur, MD, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
Raghunandan Vikram, MBBS, FRCR, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
Brian Keith Bednarski, MD, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
Craig Messick, MD, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
Miguel Rodriguez-Bigas, MD, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
Randy D. Ernst, MD, Houston, TX (Abstract Co-Author) Nothing to Disclose
TEACHING POINTS

High Resolution (HR) MRI is now widely used for treatment decisions and surgical planning in primary rectal cancer Inter observer variability in assessment of key parameters is a significant challenge in the successful implementation of this technique We review inter-observor variability and solutions to improve consistency in the interpretation of HR MR scans for primary rectal cancer

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Review key imaging parameters in the preoperative staging of rectal cancerReview the incidence of interobservor variability in the assessment of T stage, N stage, depth of invasion and vascular invasion Review techniques and steps to improve consistency in assessment of key parameters

Honored Educators

Presenters or authors on this event have been recognized as RSNA Honored Educators for participating in multiple qualifying educational activities. Honored Educators are invested in furthering the profession of radiology by delivering high-quality educational content in their field of study. Learn how you can become an honored educator by visiting the website at: https://www.rsna.org/Honored-Educator-Award/

Raghunandan Vikram, MBBS, FRCR - 2012 Honored Educator