Value of DWI volumetry for assessment of complete rectal cancer response after CRT
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چکیده
To determine the diagnostic performance of DWI volume-try for the assessment of complete response after CRT in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer and to compare with volumetry on standard T2-weight MRI, by means of volumetric signal intensity measurements.
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