[The value of endo-anorectal echography in the evaluation of the loco-regional extension and the monitoring of cancers of the anal canal]

M Giovannini; J F Seitz; R Rosello; G Houvenaeghel; J R Delpero; A Gauthier

[The value of endo-anorectal echography in the evaluation of the loco-regional extension and the monitoring of cancers of the anal canal]

Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris). 1990 Jan-Feb;26(1):3-4.

[Article in French]

Authors

M Giovannini¹, J F Seitz, R Rosello, G Houvenaeghel, J R Delpero, A Gauthier

Affiliation

¹ Service de Gastroentérologie, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille.

PMID: 2181920

Abstract

The value of endorectal echography for the management of anus carcinoma was assessed in 10 patients, before and after radiotherapy. Echography was contributive for determining tumor extension in 7 patients and for diagnosing recurrence or residual tumor in 4 patients.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anus Neoplasms / diagnosis
Anus Neoplasms / pathology*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Ultrasonography / methods*