Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Colorectal Cancer (Suspected)
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This pathway provides guidance on the investigation of patients with symptoms and / or signs of suspected colorectal cancer. Date reviewed: December 2015 Date of next review: December 2018 Published: August 2016 Quick User Guide Move the mouse cursor over the PINK text boxes inside the flow chart to bring up a pop up box with salient points. Clicking on the PINK text box will bring up the full text. The relative radiation level (RRL) of each imaging investigation is displayed in the pop up box. SYMBOL RRL EFFECTIVE DOSE RANGE None 0 Minimal < 1 millisieverts Low 1-5 mSv Medium 5-10 mSv High > 10 mSv
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Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Colorectal Cancer (Staging) Printed from Diagnostic Imaging Pathways www.imagingpathways.health.wa.gov.au © Government of Western Australia Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Colorectal Cancer (Staging)
This pathway provides guidance on imaging patients with proven colorectal cancer, indicating how imaging helps determine management. Date reviewed: January 2012 Date of next review: 2017/2018 Published: January 2012 Quick User Guide Move the mouse cursor over the PINK text boxes inside the flow chart to bring up a pop up box with salient points. Clicking on the PINK text box will bring up the f...
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