Disappearing liver metastases from colorectal cancer: impact of modern imaging modalities

ConclusionA majority of DLM are identified during surgery using intra‐operative ultrasound, with only little additional value of CE‐IOUS. The sensitivities of post‐chemotherapy imaging modalities for small metastases are low in the setting of DLM. For surgical planning, an optimized pre‐chemotherapy imaging is essential.
Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research