Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in thedeveloped world. The last five years have seen dramatic improvements in themultidiscipli... » 

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in thedeveloped world. The last five years have seen dramatic improvements in themultidisciplinary management of this malignancy. In this volume experts at theforefront of these advances contribute their knowledge and experience on themajor advances that have occurred in diagnosis staging preoperative andadjuvant therapy surgery and followup assessment of patients with thisdisease. Imaging underpins all aspects of the clinical management of colorectalcancer and has been shown to play a critical role in improving outcomes forpatients. About the series Each volume in Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging A Multidisciplinary Approach is edited by an expert guest editor withcontributions from all members of the multidisciplinary team bringing togetherexpertise from many specialties to promote the understanding and application ofmodern imaging in overall patient management. «