| Theme | Malignant Biliary Stricture -- Recent Advancements on Diagnosis & Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Preoperative Evaluation of Bile Duct Cancer : MRI Combined with MR Cholangiopancreatography and MDCT | |
| Publish Date | 2014/08 | |
| Author | Jinkan Sai | Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Diagnosis of bile duct cancer with various imaging techniques is crucial for management, and a comprehensive approach is needed for accurate preoperative assessment. In the diagnosis of bile duct cancer with a noninvasive procedure, the information regarding tumor extent and resectability obtained with contrast-enhanced MRI combined with MRCP is comparable with that obtained with MDCT. | |