Journal article
The use of imaging in endometrial cancer prior to potential surgery: Are guidelines being followed?
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Clinical practice guidelines recommend against routine preoperative axial imaging studies (CT/MRI) for endometrial cancer, except for cases of locally advanced disease or aggressive histologies. This study utilized population-based data to evaluate the use of preoperative imaging and factors associated with its use.
METHODS: A population-based cohort of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer from 2006 to 2016 were identified from …
Authors
Schnarr KL; Seow H; Elit LM; Pond GR; Helpman L; O'Leary E; Kong I
Journal
Gynecologic Oncology, Vol. 161, No. 2, pp. 361–366
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.02.021
ISSN
0090-8258
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdenocarcinomaAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinosarcomaEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleGuideline AdherenceHumansHysterectomyIncidenceMagnetic Resonance ImagingMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeoplasm StagingOntarioPractice Guidelines as TopicPractice Patterns, Physicians'Preoperative CareRegistriesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentTomography, X-Ray ComputedYoung Adult