ArticleJournal of gastrointestinal cancer2012
Dilated SMV in colon cancer--is there any significance.
Article in Journal of gastrointestinal cancer, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Relationship between inferior mesenteric artery diameter and rectal cancer.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2023Article
- Diameter of Superior Rectal Vein - CT Predictor of KRAS Mutation in Rectal Carcinoma.Cancer management and research · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveChanges in splanchnic circulation have been seen in patients with colorectal cancer. We have previously reported that the inferior mesenteric vein is dilated in rectal cancer. We wanted to assess whether the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is dilated in right-sided colon cancer. MATERIALS AND
methodsFrom a colorectal database, three cohorts were formed: right colon cancer, rectal cancer, and normal. The SMV (2 cm proximal to the confluence of the SMV and portal vein) and the gastrocolic trunk (GCT) were saved and anonymized. The short-axis diameter of the vein was measured independently by three radiologists.
resultsThe diameter of the SMV and GCT was higher in the right colon group than the other two groups. There was no correlation with the stage of tumor (locoregional or metastatic).
conclusionPatients with right colon cancer showed a significantly increased mean SMV diameter at presentation, which may be due to increased venous return secondary to neovascularization. Further studies are required to evaluate this further.
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