Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 62, Issue 3 , Pages 215-222 , August 2011

Radiologic and Pathological Correlation of Staging of Rectal Cancer with 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • Parangama Chatterjee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Parangama Chatterjee, MD, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632004, Tamil Nadu, India.
    • ,
  • Anu Eapen, DNB

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India
    • ,
  • Benjamin Perakath, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Colorectal Surgery, Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India
    • ,
  • Ashish Singh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Oncology, Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India

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doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2010.04.012

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 62, Issue 3 , Pages 215-222 , August 2011

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