Abstract
Endosonography (EUS) results in greater accuracy in small gastric cancers (T1, T2) than MRI. The accuracy rate in correct lymph node staging is 82% (EUS) and 76% (MRI). Hydrosonography provides information but no significant staging.
MeSH terms
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Contrast Media
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Endosonography*
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes / pathology
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Neoplasm Staging
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Stomach / pathology
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Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*
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Stomach Neoplasms / surgery
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Water