Dual-energy CT combined with histogram parameters in the assessment of perineural invasion in colorectal cancer.

Journal: International journal of colorectal disease
Published Date:

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose is to evaluate the predictive value of dual-energy CT (DECT) combined with histogram parameters and a clinical prediction model for perineural invasion (PNI) in colorectal cancer (CRC).

Authors

  • Yuxuan Wang
    Department of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngology Oncology, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
  • Huaqing Tan
    Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining, China.
  • Shenglin Li
    College of Artificial Intelligence, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
  • Changyou Long
    Department of Radiology, Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining, China.
  • Boqi Zhou
    Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining, China.
  • Zhijie Wang
    GE Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: zhijie@ualberta.ca.
  • Yuntai Cao
    Department of Radiology, Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining, China.