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MRI differentiation of recurrent colorectal carcinoma from postoperative fibrosis

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The potential applications of magnetic resonance imaging in the differential diagnosis of recurrent colorectal carcinoma from postoperative fibrosis are described. Correlation with computed tomographic findings is presented in 2 cases.

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Gomberg, J.S., Friedman, A.C., Radecki, P.D. et al. MRI differentiation of recurrent colorectal carcinoma from postoperative fibrosis. Gastrointest Radiol 11, 361–363 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02035111

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