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Timofeeva L.A., Gusarova A.Yu., Efremova E.Yu., Timofeeva A.V., Sandiyarova D.V.
Rectal cancer in elderly patients. The role of radiation diagnostics in a clinical example
Keywords: rectal cancer, radiation diagnostics, multispiral computed tomography
Rectal cancer is a common cause of death worldwide, therefore, in modern oncological proctology; the problem of diagnosing this pathology remains one of the urgent and complex problems. All methods of radiation imaging are used to diagnose colorectal cancer, each of which has its own capabilities and limitations. An X-ray method such as irrigoscopy also helps in solving diagnostic issues. This article demonstrates the opportunities of modern radiation imaging methods in the early diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer in an elderly patient.
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About authors
- Timofeeva Lyubov A.
- Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases with a Course of Radiation Diagnostics, Chuvash State University, Russia, Cheboksary (adabai@mail.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4707-8214)
- Gusarova Anna Yu.
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases with a Course of Radiation Diagnostics, Chuvash State University, Russia, Cheboksary (annushkagus@mail.ru; )
- Efremova Elena Yu.
- 4th year Student, Medicine Faculty, Chuvash State University, Russia, Cheboksary (lenusa.03@mail.ru; )
- Timofeeva Anastasia V.
- 4th year Student, Medicine Faculty, Chuvash State University, Russia, Cheboksary (nastya10116@yandex.ru; )
- Sandiyarova Daria V.
- 4th year Student, Medicine Faculty, Chuvash State University, Russia, Cheboksary (dasha.sandi@yandex.ru; )
Article link
Timofeeva L.A., Gusarova A.Yu., Efremova E.Yu., Timofeeva A.V., Sandiyarova D.V. Rectal cancer in elderly patients. The role of radiation diagnostics in a clinical example [Electronic resource] // Acta medica Eurasica. – 2025. – №1. P. 67-73. – URL: https://acta-medica-eurasica.ru/en/single/2025/1/9/. DOI: 10.47026/2413-4864-2025-1-67-73.