Which of the Following Is Currently the Standard Imaging Procedure

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is currently the standard imaging procedure for staging superficial rectal carcinomas?

• A) Virtual colonoscopy acquired by computed tomography (CT)
• B) Magnetic resonance colonography (MRC)
• C) Digital rectal examination
• D) Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)

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