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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

Endoanal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis, staging, determination of the depth of penetration, and to monitor the response to chemo and/or radiation therapy to anal cancer.[1]

Endoanal Ultrasound findings in Anal Cancer

Endoanal ultrasound is helpful in:

  • Staging
  • Determination the depth of penetration of the carcinoma into the sphincter
  • Monitoring the response to chemo and/or radiation therapy


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