Management of lateral pelvic lymph nodes in rectal cancer:Is it time to reach an Agreement?

In this editorial,we proceed to comment on the article by Chua et al,addressing the management of metastatic lateral pelvic lymph nodes(mLLN)in stage II/III rectal cancer patients below the peritoneal reflection.The treatment of this nodal area sparks significant controversy due to the strategic differences followed by Eastern and Western physicians,albeit with a higher degree of convergence in recent years.The dissection of lateral pelvic lymph nodes without neoadjuvant therapy is a standard practice in Eastern countries.In contrast,in the West,preference leans towards opting for neoadjuvant therapy with chemoradiotherapy or radiotherapy,that would cover the treatment of this area without the need to add the dissection of these nodes to the total mesorectal excision.In the presence of high-risk nodal characteristics for mLLN related to radiological imaging and lack of response to neoadjuvant therapy,the risk of lateral local recurrence increases,suggesting the appropriate selection of strategies to reduce the risk of recurrence in each patient profile.Despite the heterogeneous and retrospective nature of studies addressing this area,an international consensus is necessary to approach this clinical scenario uniformly.

Feasibility and limitations of combined treatment for lateral pelvic lymph node metastases in rectal cancer

Colorectal cancer ranks among the most commonly diagnosed cancers globally,and is associated with a high rate of pelvic recurrence after surgery.In efforts to mitigate recurrence,pelvic lymph node dissection(PLND)is commonly advocated as an adjunct to radical surgery.Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(NACRT)is a therapeutic approach employed in managing locally advanced rectal cancer,and has been found to increase the survival rates.Chua et al have proposed a combination of NACRT with selective PLND for addressing lateral pelvic lymph node metastases in rectal cancer patients,with the aim of reducing recurrence and improving survival outcomes.Nevertheless,certain studies have indicated that the addition of PLND to NACRT and total mesorectal excision did not yield a significant reduction in local recurrence rates or improvement in survival.Consequently,meticulous patient selection and perioperative chemotherapy may prove indispensable in ensuring the efficacy of PLND.

Fluorescence imaging-guided pelvic lymph node localization and resection of bladder cancer after intracutaneous injection of indocyanine green into the lower limbs and perineum

Background:Pelvic lymph node dissection(PLND)in radical cystectomy(RC)is of great significance,but the method and scope of PLND remain controversial.Based on the principle of indirect lymphadenography,we designed a method to localize the whole pelvic lymph nodes by intradermal injection of indocyanine green(ICG)through the lower limbs and perineum,and to evaluate the effectiveness of this method. Methods:In a single center,54 bladder cancer patients who underwent RC and PLND participated in a prospective clinical trial,which began on February 28,2022 and ended on December 30,2022.ICG solution was injected subcutaneously at the medial malleolus of both lower extremities and at both sides of the midline of the perineum.The fluorescent laparoscopy was used to trace,locate,and remove the targeted areas under the image fusion mode.The consistency of lymph node resection was determined by histopathological diagnosis.The impact of ICG guidance on the surgical time of PLND was compared with that of 11 bladder cancer patients who underwent RC and PLND without ICG injection,serving as the control group. Results:Perineal lower limb combined injection can provide comprehensive visualization of pelvic lymph nodes.This technique reduces PLND surgical time and increases the accuracy of PLND. Conclusion:Intracutaneous injection of ICG into the lower limbs and perineum can specifically mark pelvic lymph nodes.Intraoperative fluores-cence imaging can accurately identify,locate,and resect lymph nodes in the pelvic region,reducing PLND surgical time and increasing the accuracy of PLND.

Current perspectives on the management of lateral pelvic lymph nodes in rectal cancer

Significant controversies exist with regards to the optimal management of lateral pelvic lymph nodes metastases(mLLN)in patients with low rectal cancer.The differing views held by Japanese and Western clinicians on the management of mLLN have been well documented.However,the adequacy of pelvic lymph node dissection(PLND)or neoadjuvant chemoradiation(NACRT)alone in addition to total mesorectal excision(TME)have recently come into question,due to the relatively high incidence of lateral local recurrences following PLND and TME,or NACRT and TME alone.Recently,a more selective approach to PLND has been suggested,involving a combination of neoadjuvant therapy,followed by PLND only to patients in whom the oncological benefit is likely to outweigh the risk of potential adverse events.A number of studies have attempted to retrospectively identify certain nodal characteristics on preoperative imaging,such as nodal size,appearance,and size reduction following neoadjuvant therapy.However,no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal criteria for a selective approach to PLND,partly due to the heterogeneity and retrospective nature of most of these studies.This review aims to provide an overview of recent evidence with regards to the diagnostic challenges,considerations for,and outcomes of the current management strategies for mLLN in rectal cancer patients.

Lateral pelvic lymph nodes for rectal cancer:A review of diagnosis and management

The current status and future prospects for diagnosis and treatment of lateral pelvic lymph node(LPLN)metastasis of rectal cancer are described in this review.Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is recommended for the diagnosis of LPLN metastasis.A LPLN-positive status on MRI is a strong risk factor for metastasis,and evaluation by MRI is important for deciding treatment strategy.LPLN dissection(LPLD)has an advantage of reducing recurrence in the lateral pelvis but also has a disadvantage of complications;therefore,LPLD may not be appropriate for cases that are less likely to have LPLN metastasis.Radiation therapy(RT)and chemoradiation therapy(CRT)have limited effects in cases with suspected LPLN metastasis,but a combination of preoperative CRT and LPLD may improve the treatment outcome.Thus,RT and CRT plus selective LPLD may be a rational strategy to omit unnecessary LPLD and produce a favorable treatment outcome.

Application of indocyanine green-enhanced near-infrared fluorescence-guided imaging in laparoscopic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for middle-low rectal cancer

BACKGROUND As one effective treatment for lateral pelvic lymph node(LPLN)metastasis(LPNM),laparoscopic LPLN dissection(LPND)is limited due to the complicated anatomy of the pelvic sidewall and various complications after surgery.With regard to improving the accuracy and completeness of LPND as well as safety,we tried an innovative method using indocyanine green(ICG)visualized with a near-infrared(NIR)camera system to guide the detection of LPLNs in patients with middle-low rectal cancer.AIM To investigate whether ICG-enhanced NIR fluorescence-guided imaging is a better technique for LPND in patients with rectal cancer.METHODS A total of 42 middle-low rectal cancer patients with clinical LPNM who underwent total mesorectal excision(TME)and LPND between October 2017 and March 2019 at our institution were assessed and divided into an ICG group and a non-ICG group.Clinical characteristics,operative outcomes,pathological outcomes,and postoperative complication information were compared and analysed between the two groups.RESULTS Compared to the non-ICG group,the ICG group had significantly lower intraoperative blood loss(55.8±37.5 mL vs 108.0±52.7 mL,P=0.003)and a significantly larger number of LPLNs harvested(11.5±5.9 vs 7.1±4.8,P=0.017).The LPLNs of two patients in the non-IVG group were residual during LPND.In addition,no significant difference was found in terms of LPND,LPNM,operative time,conversion to laparotomy,preoperative complication,or hospital stay(P>0.05).CONCLUSION ICG-enhanced NIR fluorescence-guided imaging could be a feasible and convenient technique to guide LPND because it could bring specific advantages regarding the accuracy and completeness of surgery as well as safety.

Prophylactic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in stage Ⅳ low rectal cancer

AIM To assess the clinical significance of prophylactic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) in stage Ⅳ low rectal cancer.METHODS We selected 71 consecutive stage Ⅳ low rectal cancer patients who underwent primary tumor resection,and enrolled 50 of these 71 patients without clinical LPLN metastasis.The patients had distant metastasis such as liver,lung,peritoneum,and paraaortic LN.Clinical LPLN metastasis was defined as LN with a maximum diameter of 10 mm or more on preoperative pelvic computed tomography scan.All patients underwent primary tumor resection,27 patients underwent total mesorectal excision(TME) with LPLND(LPLND group),and 23 patients underwent only TME(TME group).Bilateral LPLND was performed simultaneously with primary tumor resection in LPLND group.R0 resection of both primary and metastatic sites was achieved in 20 of 50 patients.We evaluated possible prognostic factors for 5-year overall survival (OS),and compared 5-year cumulative local recurrence between the LPLND and TME groups.RESULTS For OS,univariate analyses revealed no significant benefit in the LPLND compared with the TME group (28.7% vs 17.0%,P = 0.523); multivariate analysis revealed that R0 resection was an independent prognostic factor.Regarding cumulative local recurrence,the LPLND group showed no significant benefit compared with TME group (21.4% vs 14.8%,P = 0.833).CONCLUSION Prophylactic LPLND shows no oncological benefits in patients with Stage Ⅳ low rectal cancer without clinical LPLN metastasis.

Comparison of efficacy and safety between late-course and simultaneous integrated dose-increasing intensity-modulated radiation therapy for cervical cancer complicated with pelvic lymph node metastasis

Objective This study aimed to compare and analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of late-course and simultaneous integrated dose-increasing intensity-modulated radiation therapy(IMRT) for cervical cancer complicated with pelvic lymph node metastasis. Methods Sixty patients with cervical cancer complicated with pelvic lymph node metastasis who were admitted to our hospital from January 2013 to January 2015 were enrolled. The patients were randomly divided into the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group and the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group, with 30 cases included in each group, respectively. All patients were concurrently treated with cisplatin. After treatment, the clinical outcomes of the two groups were compared. Results The remission rate of symptoms in the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group was significantly higher than that in the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group(P < 0.05). The follow-up results showed that the overall survival time, progression-free survival time, and distant metastasis time of patients in the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group were significantly longer than those in the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group(P < 0.05). The recurrent rate of lymph nodes in the radiation field in the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group was significantly lower(P < 0.05) than in the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group. There was no significant difference in the incidence of cervical and vaginal recurrence and distant metastasis between the two groups(P > 0.05). The radiation doses of Dmax in the small intestine, D1 cc(the minimum dose to the 1 cc receiving the highest dose) in the bladder, and Dmax in the rectum in the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group were significantly lower(P < 0.05) than in the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group. There was no significant difference in intestinal D2 cc(the minimum dose to the 2 cc receiving the highest dose) between the two groups(P > 0.05). The incidence of bone marrow suppression in the simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT group was significantly lower(P < 0.05) than in the late-course dose-increasing IMRT group.Conclusion The application of simultaneous integrated dose-increasing IMRT in the treatment of cervical cancer patients complicated with pelvic lymph node metastasis can significantly control tumor progression, improve the long-term survival time, and postpone distant metastasis time with high safety.

Increasing the accuracy and reproducibility of positron emission tomography radiomics for predicting pelvic lymph node metastasis in patients with cervical cancer using 3D local binary pattern-based texture features

Background The reproducibility of positron emission tomography(PET)radiomics features is affected by several factors,such as scanning equipment,drug metabolism time and reconstruction algorithm.We aimed to explore the role of 3D local binary pattern(LBP)-based texture in increasing the accuracy and reproducibility of PET radiomics for predicting pelvic lymph node metastasis(PLNM)in patients with cervical cancer.Methods We retrospectively analysed data from 177 patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma.They un-derwent18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose(18 F-FDG)whole-body PET/computed tomography(PET/CT),followed by pelvic 18 F-FDG PET/magnetic resonance imaging(PET/MR).We selected reproducible and informative PET radiomics features using Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient,least absolute shrinkage and selection operator algorithm,and established 4 models,PET/CT,PET/CT-fusion,PET/MR and PET/MR-fusion,using the logistic regression al-gorithm.We performed receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis to evaluate the models in the training data set(65 patients who underwent radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection)and test data set(112 patients who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy or no treatment).The DeLong test was used for pairwise comparison of the ROC curves among the models.Results The distribution of age,squamous cell carcinoma(SCC),International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics stage and PLNM between the training and test data sets were different(P<0.05).The LBP-transformed radiomics features(50/379)had higher reproducibility than the original radiomics features(9/107).Accuracy of each model in predicting PLNM was as follows:training data set:PET/CT=PET/CT-fusion=PET/MR-fusion(0.848)and test data set:PET/CT=PET/CT-fusion(0.985)>PET/MR=PET/MR-fusion(0.954).There was no statistical difference between the ROC curve of PET/CT and PET/MR models in both data sets(P>0.05).Conclusions The LBP-transformed radiomics features based on PET images could increase the accuracy and reproducibility of PET radiomics in predicting pelvic lymph node metastasis in cervical cancer to allow the model to be generalised for clinical use across multiple centres.

Early drainage removal in the management of lymphatic leakage after robotic pelvic lymph node dissection

Background:Radical prostatectomy(RP)and radical cystectomy(RC)with concurrent pelvic lymph node dissection(PLND)are considered as the curative surgical treatment options for localized prostate cancer(PC)or muscle-invasive bladder cancer(BC).Regarding lymphatic leakage management after PLND,there is no standard of care,with different therapeutic approaches having been reported with varying success rates.Methods:Seventy patients underwent pelvic lymphadenectomy during robotic RP and RC with postoperative pelvic drainage volume more than 50 mL/day before the removal of drainage tube,were retrospectively evaluated in this study between August 2015 and June 2023.If the pelvic drainage volume on postoperative Day 2 was more than 50 mL/day,a drainage fluid creatinine was routinely tested to rule out urine leakage.We removed the drainage if the patient had no significant abdominal free fluid collection,no abdominal distension or pain,no fever,and no abdominal tenderness.After 1-day observation of the vital signs and abdominal symptoms,the patient was discharged and followed-up in clinic for 2 weeks after surgery.Results:Forty-one cases underwent the early drainage removal even if the pelvic drainage volume was more than 50mL/day.Among these forty-one cases,twenty-five drainage tubes were removed when drainage volume was more than 100 mL/day.All the forty-one cases with pelvic drainage volume greater than 50mL/day were successfully managed with the early drainage removal.No paracentesis or drainage placement was required.No readmission occured during the follow-up period.Conclusion:It is safe to manage the high-volume pelvic lymphatic leakage by early clamping of the drainage tube,ultrasonography assessment of no significant residual fluid in the abdominal and pelvic cavity,and then the early removal of the drainage tube.

The Number of Positive Pelvic Lymph Nodes and Multiple Groups of Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis Influence Prognosis in Stage ⅠA-ⅡB Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Background：Pelvic lymph node metastasis （LNM） is an important prognostic factor in cervical cancer.Cervical squamous cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 75-80% of all cervical cancers.Analyses of the effects of the number of positive lymph nodes （LNs）,unilateral vcrsus bilateral pelvic LNM and a single group versus multiple groups of pelvic LNM on survival and recurrence of cervical squamous cell carcinoma are still lacking.The study aimed to analyze the effects of the number of positive pelvic LNs and a single group versus multiple groups of pelvic LNM on survival and recurrence.Methods：We performed a retrospective review of 296 patients diagnosed with Stage ⅠA-ⅡB cervical squamous cell carcinoma who received extensive/sub-extensive hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy/pelvic LN sampling at Peking University People＇s Hospital from November 2004 to July 2013.Ten clinicopathological variables were evaluated as risk factors for pelvic LNM：Age at diagnosis,gravidity,clinical stage,histological grade,tumor diameter,lymph-vascular space involvement （LVSI）,depth of cervical stromal invasion,uterine invasion,parametrial invasion,and neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Results：The incidence of pelvic LNM was 20.27% （60/296 cases）.Pelvic LNM （P =0.00） was significantly correlated with recurrence.Pelvic LNM （P =0.00）,the number of positive pelvic LNs （P =0.04） and a single group versus multiple groups of pelvic LNM （P =0.03）had a significant influence on survival.Multivariate analysis revealed that LVSI （P =0.00）,depth of cervical stromal invasion （P =0.00）and parametrial invasion （P =0.03） were independently associated with pelvic LNM.Conclusions：Patients with pelvic LNM had a higher recurrence rate and poor survival outcomes.Furthermore,more than 2 positive pelvic LNs and multiple groups of pelvic LNM appeared to identify patients with worse survival outcomes in node-positive ⅠA-ⅡB cervical squamous cell carcinoma.LVSI,parametrial invasion,and depth of cervical stromal invasion were identified as independent clinicopathological risk factors for pelvic LNM.

Differences in rates of pelvic lymph node dissection in National Comprehensive Cancer Network favorable,unfavorable intermediate-and high-risk prostate cancer across United States SEER registries

Background:The National Comprehensive Cancer Network(NCCN)guidelines recommend pelvic lymph node dissection(PLND)in NCCN high-and intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients.We tested for PLND nonadherence(no-PLND)rates within the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results(2010-2015).Materials and methods:We identified all radical prostatectomy patients who fulfilled the NCCN PLND guideline criteria(n=23,495).Nonadherence rates to PLND were tabulated and further stratified according to NCCN risk subgroups,race/ethnicity,geographic distribution,and year of diagnosis.Results:Overall,the no-PLND rate was 26%;it was 41%,25%,and 11%in the NCCN intermediate favorable,intermediate unfavorable,and high-risk prostate cancer patients,respectively(p<0.001).Overtime,the no-PLND rates declined in the overall cohort and within each NCCN risk subgroup.Georgia exhibited the highest no-PLND rate(49%),whereas New Jersey exhibited the lowest(15%).Finally,no-PLND race/ethnicity differences were recorded only in the NCCN intermediate unfavorable subgroup,where Asians exhibited the lowest no-PLND rate(20%)versus African Americans(27%)versus Whites(26%)versus Hispanic-Latinos(25%).Conclusions:The lowest no-PLND rates were recorded in the NCCN high-risk patients followed by NCCN intermediate unfavorable and favorable risk in that order.Our findings suggest that unexpectedly elevated differences in no-PLND rates warrant further examination.In all the NCCN risk subgroups,the no-PLND rates decreased over time.

Preoperative chemoradiation and extended pelvic lymphadenectomy for rectal cancer:Two distinct principles

Extended pelvic lymphadenectomy(EPL) with total mesorectal excision(TME) has been reported to provide oncological benefit in lower rectal cancer in Japan.In Western countries EPL is not widely accepted because of frequent morbidity but instead preoperative chemoradiation(CRT) followed by TME has been established as a standard treatment for decreasing local recurrence.Recently,several studies have focused on the comparison between these two distinct therapeutic approaches in Western countries and Japan.A study comparing Dutch trial data and Japanese data revealed that EPL and RT are almost equivalent in decreasing local recurrence in lower rectal cancer as compared with TME alone.Considering that almost 45 survival can be achieved by EPL even in the presence of metastatic lateral lymph nodes(LLNs),EPL performed by experienced surgeons definitely contributes to decrease local recurrence.On the other hand,a randomized controlled trial in Japan that compared EPL with conventional TME following preoperative RT revealed that EPL is associated with a higher frequency of sexual and urinary dysfunction without oncological benefits in the presence of preoperative RT.On this point,preoperative CRT followed by conventional TME without EPL would be a better therapeutic approach in patients without evident metastatic LLNs.For future treatment,it would be desirable to have a narrower indication for EPL using full advantage of recent improvement in image diagnosis.Although objective comparison of these two principles between Japan and the West is difficult due to differences in patient groups,further studies would lead to the next great step towards future improvement in treating lower rectal cancer.

DETECTION OF SENTINEL LYMPH NODE IN EARLY CERVICAL CANCER

Objective: To assess the value of sentinel lymph node (SLN) localization by lymphoscintigraphy and gamma probe detection in early cervical cancer. Methods: A total of 27 patients with operable invasive early cervical cancer and clinically proved negative pelvic lymph nodes were included in this study. The 99Tcm-dextran of 74 MBq (2 mCi) was injected around the cervix at 2 and 10. Lymphoscintigraphy and gamma probe detection were used to find the SLN. Results: The SLN was identified in 27 patients. The sensitivity and specificity of the SLN detection to predict the metastasis of the pelvic lymph node were 100% and 100% respectively. Conclusion: Identification of the SLN using radionuclide is feasible and possible in women with early cervical cancer.

运用倾向匹配评分分析盆腔淋巴结转移对早期宫颈癌患者生存的影响

目的:通过使用倾向匹配评分(propensity score matching analysis, PSM)进一步验证和评估盆腔淋巴结转移(pelvic lymph node metastasis, PLNM)对早期宫颈癌患者的生存影响。方法:共纳入2009年01月01日至2016年12月31日间陕西省人民医院宫颈癌根治术后患者533例,其中429例盆腔淋巴结阴性(N0组)、104例盆腔淋巴结阳性(N1组患者)。采用1∶1进行PSM,共104对进入匹配后分析。结果:在PSM前,N0组及N1组在宫颈间质浸润深度(cervical stromal invasion, DSI)、淋巴血管间隙侵犯(lymphovascular space invasion, LVSI)、肿瘤大小及2009 FIGO分期上存在明显差异(P<0.05),经PSM后,匹配后两组在各临床病理特征间均无明显差异(P>0.05)。在PSM前,N0组5年总生存期(overall survival, OS)(85.8%)明显优于N1组(72.1%),经PSM后,匹配后N0组5年OS (83.7%)仍明显优于N1组(72.1%),以上差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。PSM前Cox单因素及多因素分析结果显示:DSI、LVSI、盆腔淋巴结状态及肿瘤大小是宫颈癌患者独立预后影响因素。PSM后Cox单因素及多因素分析结果显示:DSI、LVSI、盆腔淋巴结状态仍是宫颈癌患者独立预后影响因素。结论:无论在PSM前还是在PSM后,盆腔淋巴结转移与早期宫颈癌患者较差的5年OS相关。

扩大盆腔淋巴结清扫术对中高危前列腺癌患者预后的影响

目的评估扩大盆腔淋巴结清扫术(ePLND)对接受根治性前列腺切除术(RP)治疗的中高风险前列腺癌(PCa)患者预后的影响。方法选择2010年5月至2020年12月在濮阳市人民医院(1309例)和安阳市人民医院(1163例)进行RP治疗的PCa患者2472例。根据PCa患者是否行ePLND,将其分为ePLND组(2283例)和非ePLND组(189例)。其中ePLND组患者2283例,非ePLND组189例。患者随访时间为(13~107)个月,中位随访时间为56(24,72)个月。对比分析两组患者的术后生存状况。结果⑴术后5年:生化复发(BCR)率为60.80%,远处转移率41.22%,肿瘤特异性生存率(CSS)率为94.78%,总生存率为84.34。⑵是否进行ePLND对上述术后5年生存率的4个结局指标均无影响(P>0.05);⑶Cox回归显示,对PCa患者术后5年各结局指标而言:①Glea⁃son评分、肿瘤临床分期、术前血清PSA、穿刺活检针数阳性率、精囊侵犯是BCR的危险因素(P<0.05);②Gleason评分、肿瘤病理分期、肿瘤临床分期、术后切缘阳性、穿刺活检针数阳性率是远处转移的危险因素(P<0.05);③年龄、术前血清PSA、Gleason评分、肿瘤病理分期、肿瘤临床分期、术后切缘阳性、穿刺活检针数阳性率是肿瘤特异性生存CSS的危险因素(P<0.05)。④年龄、术前血清PSA、Gleason评分、肿瘤病理分期、肿瘤临床分期、穿刺活检针数阳性率是影响OS的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论在进行前列腺根治手术的中高危PCa患者中,ePLND对患者预后无显著影响。

DCE-MRI联合IVIM-DWI诊断宫颈癌淋巴结转移的价值研究

目的 分析动态增强磁共振成像(DCE-M RI)联合体素内不相干运动扩散加权成像(IVIM-DWI)对宫颈癌淋巴结转移的预测价值,为宫颈癌淋巴结转移的诊治提供参考依据。方法回顾性纳入2021年6月-2023年6月收治于新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院并经病理确诊的103例宫颈癌患者临床资料进行分析,根据是否发生盆腔淋巴结转移分为转移组(26例)和未转移组(77例)。于根治性子宫切除术前对患者进行DCE-MRI和IVIM-DWI检查,获取相关检查参数[DCE-MRI参数包括容量转运常数(K^(trans))、速率常数(K_(ep))、血管外间隙容积分数(V_(e)),IVIM-DWI参数包括表观扩散系数(ADC)、纯扩散系数(D)、伪扩散系截(D^(*))和灌注分数(f)],对比两组DCE-MRI和IVIMDWI参数的差异性,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析DCE-MRI联合IVIM-DWI对宫颈癌淋巴结转移的预测价值。结果在IVIM-DW参数中,转移组D值低于未转移组,f值高于未转移组(P<0.05);两组ADC、D^(*)值比较无显著性差异(P>0.05)。在DCEMRI参数中,转移组K^(trans)、V_(e)值均高于未转移组(P<0.05);两组K_(ep)值比较无显著性差异(P>0.05)。绘制ROC曲线显示,D、f、K^(trans)、V_(e)单独预测宫颈癌淋巴结转移的价值中等,曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.842、0.749、0.785、0.828,特异度分别为0.714、0.688、0.662、0.766,敏感度分别为0.846、0.731、0.846、0.731;而各参数联合对宫颈癌淋巴结转移的预测价值较高,AUC为0.959,特异度为0.883,敏感度为0.923。结论DCE-MRI与IVIM-DWI检查获取的D、f、K^(trans)、V_(e)等参数均是预测宫颈癌淋巴结转移的理想指标,且上述参数联合对宫颈癌淋巴结转移具有更高的预测价值。

高分辨率MRI扫描对结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的诊断价值

目的:探讨高分辨率磁共振成像(MRI)扫描对结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的诊断价值。方法:选取2021年10月至2022年10月聊城市人民医院收治的结直肠癌患者80例,均行高分辨率MRI扫描,以病理检查结果为金标准,分析高分辨率MRI扫描诊断结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的灵敏度、特异度、准确度,并分析MRI图像特征与结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的相关性。结果:以病理检查结果作为金标准,纳入的80例结直肠癌患者共出现盆腔淋巴结转移53例,占比66.25%;高分辨率MRI诊断结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的灵敏度、特异度、准确度分别为86.79%、85.19%、86.25%。结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移患者MRI图像中边缘模糊、内部信号不均匀比例高于无淋巴结转移患者,淋巴结短径长于无淋巴结转移患者(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示,MRI图像特征中短径诊断结直肠癌盆腔淋巴结转移的临界值为3.08mm,预测灵敏度为81.1%,特异度为92.6%,均高于边缘、内部信号预测的71.7%、67.9%和74.1%、77.8%。结论:结直肠癌患者采用高分辨率MRI扫描可有效诊断盆腔淋巴结转移情况,尤其是MRI图像特征中短径对盆腔淋巴结转移的预测价值更高。

比较腹盆腔增强CT、盆腔MRI平扫在正确预测淋巴结状态方面的诊断性能

目的探讨在卵巢癌淋巴结转移诊断中,腹盆腔增强CT与盆腔MRI平扫的诊断性能对比。方法选取卵巢癌患者46例作为研究对象,安排接受腹盆腔增强CT与盆腔MRI平扫,以病理结果为参照计算两种方法的灵敏度、特异度、阳性预测值以及阴性预测值。结果CT扫描检查结果显示,腹盆腔增强CT在卵巢癌盆腔淋巴结转移诊断中,灵敏度为45.00%,特异度为73.08%;盆腔MRI平扫在卵巢癌盆腔淋巴结转移诊断中,灵敏度为60.00%,特异度为80.77%;腹盆腔增强CT联合盆腔MRI平扫在卵巢癌盆腔淋巴结转移诊断中,灵敏度为85.00%,特异度为92.31%。结论在卵巢癌淋巴结转移诊断中,相较于腹盆腔增强CT,盆腔MRI具有较高的诊断灵敏度和特异度,但两者联合运用取得的诊断效能更高。

Management of synchronous lateral pelvic nodal metastasis in rectal cancer in the era of neoadjuvant chemoradiation: A systemic review

BACKGROUND Lateral pelvic lymph node(LLN)metastasis(LLNM)occur in up to 28%of patients with low rectal tumours.While prophylactic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection(LLND)has been abandoned by most western institutions in the era of neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy(CRT),the role of selective LLND in patients with enlarged LLN on pre-CRT imaging remains unclear.Some studies have shown improved survival and recurrence outcomes when LLNs show"response"to CRT.However,no management algorithm exists to differentiate treatment for"responders"vs"non-responders".AIM To determine if selective LLND in patients with enlarged LLNs results in improved survival and recurrence outcomes.METHODS A systemic search of Pub Med and Embase databases for studies reporting on patients with synchronous radiologically suspicious LLNM(s-LLNM)in rectal cancer receiving preoperative-CRT was performed.RESULTS Fifteen retrospective,single-centre studies were included.793 patients with sLLNM were evaluated:456 underwent TME while 337 underwent TME with7,LLND post-CRT.In the TME group,local recurrence(LR)rates range from 12.5%to 36%.Five-year disease free survival(DFS)was 42%to 75%.In the TME with LLND group,LR rates were 0%to 6%.Five years DFS was 41.2%to 100%.Radiological response was seen in 58%.Pathologically positive LLN was found in up to 94%of non-responders vs 0%to 20%in responders.Young age,low tumour location and radiological non-response were associated with final positive LLNM and lowered DFS.CONCLUSION LLND is associated with local control in patients with s-LLNM.It can be performed in radiological non-responders given a large majority represent true LLNM.Its role in radiological responders should be considered in selected high risk patients.