Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	103298
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	T2 magnetic resonance imaging combined with diffusion-weighted imaging for colon cancer lymph nodes
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yong-Xia Li, Sheng-Li Cai, Ming-Yang Peng, Tong-Xing Wang, Wen Geng and Yue-Hu Ma
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Corresponding Author	Yue-Hu Ma, Chief Physician, Department of Imaging, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, No. 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China. mayuehu1976@163.com
Key Words	Magnetic resonance; T2-weighted imaging; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Colorectal cancer; Lymph node metastasis; Diagnostic efficacy
Core Tip	By synergizing T2-weighted imaging texture analysis with diffusion-weighted imaging and machine learning, this study achieves unprecedented diagnostic precision (area under the curve ≥ 0.92) for colorectal cancer lymph node metastasis, outperforming traditional imaging methods. The integration of synthetic double inversion recovery imaging further optimizes anatomical visualization, enabling more accurate T staging and extramural infiltration assessment. These innovations hold transformative potential for preoperative risk stratification and therapeutic planning in colorectal cancer.
Citation	Li YX, Cai SL, Peng MY, Wang TX, Geng W, Ma YH. T2 magnetic resonance imaging combined with diffusion-weighted imaging for colon cancer lymph nodes. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-05 07:47
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-05 07:47
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Return for Revision	2025-03-19 02:05
Revised	2025-03-28 12:48
Second Decision	2025-04-29 02:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-29 06:46
Articles in Press	2025-04-29 06:46
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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