Table 4 Characteristics of the two included MRI studies
From: Imaging in assessing hepatic and peritoneal metastases of gastric cancer: a systematic review
Study | County | No. of patients | Use of intravenous contrast (dose) | Section thickness (mm), gap (mm) | Field strength (T), coil type | Interpreter(s) | Reference Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tang 2006 [37] | China | 25 | Gadolinium, 0.1 mmol/kg | 10, NCD | 0.5, array body coil | Two experienced MRI specialists | Surgical and histopathologic examination |
Li 2007 [38] | China | 35 | Gadolinium, 0.1 mmol/kg | NCD, NCD | 1.5, Phased array body coil | Two experienced radiologists | Surgical and histopathologic examination |