Supreeta Arya MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Deepak Das MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Amar Ramesh Udare MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

avanish saklani, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kumaresan Sandrasegaran MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To discuss the issues of clinical importance in the local staging of rectal cancers. To discuss the optimal MRI technique for local staging as per ESGAR 2012 consensus meeting for MRI in clinical management of rectal cancers. To bring awareness of how MR imaging findings assist in planning optimal therapy.

Radiological anatomy of the rectum Brief outline of the major phase III trials in nonmetastatic rectal cancer that have influenced current evidence based optimal therapy. Issues of importance in the local staging of rectal cancer Highlights of ESGAR 2012 consensus meeting for MRI in clinical management of rectal cancers that will include optimal MRI technique Pictorial essay of various stages of rectal cancer with impact of various imaging findings on the therapy plan; how imaging assists surgical and radiation therapy planning Checklist for synoptic reporting

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14004524/14004524_2ouk.pdf

Arya, S, Das, D, Udare, A, saklani, a, Sandrasegaran, K, Rectal Cancer: How Local Staging with MR Imaging Influences Clinical Manangement.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004524.html