Which of the following is the investigation of choice for assessment of depth of penetration and perirectal nodes in rectal cancer?
Ans. (d) MRI ScanRef: Sabiston 19th Edition, Pages 1357-1358* Endo rectal MRI is the standard investigation to do T and N staging of cancer rectum* It's also good for overall staging** Even endorectal MRI is replaced now by surface coil MRI
Trans rectal ultrasound
CT scan
Double contrast barium enema
MRI scan
Rectum