Diagnostic Performance of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging for Colorectal Cancer Detection: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves (radiofrequency energy) to make images, is one of the best imaging methods for soft tissues and can clearly display unique anatomical structures. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has been developed for identifying various malignant tumors.

Aim

To investigate the diagnostic value of DWI-MRI quantitative analysis in colorectal cancer detection.

Methods

The PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases were searched from inception to May 29, 2020. Studies published in English that used DWI-MRI for diagnosing colorectal cancer were included. Case reports, letters, reviews, and studies conducted in non-humans or in-vitro experiments were excluded. The pooled diagnostic od

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9260027 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature