Molecular Imaging 2017

Watch & Wait Approach

cCR, n=21

Definition of cCR:  Downsizing with no residual tumour  Residual fibrosis only  Residual mural oedema  No suspicious lymph nodes  Negative tumour biopsy

Year Endoscopy MRI

CT

1

4x

4x

2x

2

2x

2x

1x

3

2x

2x

1x

4

2x

2x

1x

5

2x

2x

1x

Maas M et al. J Clin Oncol 2011; 29: 4633-40

MRI DWI - negative