Gastrointestinal malignancy diagnosed at endoscopy – same day staging computed tomography saves time and results in earlier multidisciplinary team decisions.

Abstract

Staging computed tomography (CT) is essential in guiding the management of patients with newly diagnosed gastrointestinal malignancy when discussed in cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. Long waiting times for staging CT causes delays in MDT decision making for patients and in commencing