Preoperative Radiologic Evaluation of Cholangiocarcinoma

In patients with cholangiocarcinoma, surgical resection with curative intent is the only way to achieve cure. Since surgical resection of cholangiocarcinomas is technically demanding, determination of resectability and accurate preoperative staging are crucial. For these purposes, high quality imagi...

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Published inThe Korean journal of gastroenterology Vol. 69; no. 3; pp. 159 - 163
Main Author Kim, So Yeon
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Jin Publishing & Printing Co 25.03.2017
대한소화기학회
Subjects
Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Bile Duct Neoplasms - surgery
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Cholangiocarcinoma - surgery
Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance
diagnostic
Humans
Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging
Multidetector-row computed tomography
Neoplasm staging
Preoperative Period
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
내과학
Magnetic resonance imaging
Neoplasm staging
Multidetector-row computed tomography
Imaging, diagnostic
Cholangiocarcinoma
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Summary:In patients with cholangiocarcinoma, surgical resection with curative intent is the only way to achieve cure. Since surgical resection of cholangiocarcinomas is technically demanding, determination of resectability and accurate preoperative staging are crucial. For these purposes, high quality imaging including multidetector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography, is mandatory. This article will present recent advances in imaging techniques for cholangiocarginomas, potential pitfalls in imaging evaluation, and a checklist for preoperative radiologic assessment of resectability in these patients with an emphasis on perihilar cholangiocarinoma.
Bibliography:G704-000307.2017.69.3.007
ISSN:1598-9992
2233-6869
DOI:10.4166/kjg.2017.69.3.159