Role of Radiological and lntaging in Diagnosis of Gastric Carcinotna

Abstract

Radiological and imaging modalities have a great ability in diagnosis of gastric carci nom a as earl y as possible, staging it and to sort out tumours that are resectable; at the same time minimizing the rate of laparotomies in patients with advanced, non resectable tumors. Barium meal examinations have an important role in the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma and characterize gastric ulcers whether benign or malignant. Double contrast studies are considered sensitive and specific to serve as the primary screening examination of earl y gastric carcinoma. CT scan and endoscopic ultrasonography have become the

primary means of preoperative tumour staging which is essential for appropriate management of the patient.