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CT-derived extracellular volume fraction as a predictive marker for postoperative recurrence in pStage II–III gastric cancer

  • By

  • Yusuke Nishimuta

  • Daisuke Tsurumaru

  • Nobuhiro Fujita

  • Satohiro Kai

  • Junki Maehara

  • Yasuhiro Ushijima

  • Eiji Oki

  • Kousei Ishigami

  • June 18, 2025

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    Gastric cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, particularly in patients with stage II–III who have high recurrence rates post-surgery.

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    The extracellular volume fraction (ECV) can be quantified using CT imaging and may serve as a predictive marker for postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer.

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    This study evaluated 112 patients with stage II–III gastric adenocarcinoma who underwent curative gastrectomy and were monitored for recurrence.

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    Preoperative CT-derived ECV values were hypothesized to correlate with recurrence risk in patients following radical resection.

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    The study aims to establish ECV as a novel prognostic marker to enhance treatment planning and improve outcomes for gastric cancer patients.

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CT-derived extracellular volume fraction as a predictive marker for postoperative recurrence in pStage II–III gastric cancer

  • by Yusuke Nishimuta, Daisuke Tsurumaru, Nobuhiro Fujita, Satohiro Kai, Junki Maehara, Yasuhiro Ushijima, Eiji Oki, Kousei Ishigami

  • June 18, 2025

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