Imaging features of microwave-ablated lesions of the VX2 tumors in rabbit lungs on computed tomography and magnetic resonance images and their correlations with pathological examination.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the accuracy of different imaging methods for lesion volume estimation pre- and post-microwave ablation (MWA) as compared with that of pathological examination.

Methods: We used the VX2 cell line to establish the VX2 lung tumor model in rabbits, followed by MWA of the tumor. The imaging features of the VX2 tumors were documented.

Evaluation of the correlation between infrared thermal imaging-magnetic resonance imaging-pathology of microwave ablation of lesions in rabbit lung tumors.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between infrared thermal imaging-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-pathology of microwave ablation (MWA) of lesions in rabbit lung tumors.

Materials And Methods: MR-guided MWA was performed in nine VX2 tumor-bearing rabbits. Infrared thermal imaging, postoperative MRI, and pathological presentation were obtained and analyzed.

CT-assessed sarcopenia is a predictive factor for both long-term and short-term outcomes in gastrointestinal oncology patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The impact of sarcopenia on the outcome of gastrointestinal (GI) oncological patients is still controversial. We aim to discuss the prevalence of sarcopenia and its relation to the oncological outcome.

Methods: Embase, Medline, PubMed, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched for related keywords.