Rectal cancer in elderly patients. The role of radiation diagnostics in a clinical example

Rectal cancer is a common cause of death worldwide, therefore, in modern oncological proctology; the problem of diagnosing this pathology remains one of the urgent and complex problems. All methods of radiation imaging are used to diagnose colorectal cancer, each of which has its own capabilities and limitations. An X-ray method such as irrigoscopy also helps in solving diagnostic issues. This article demonstrates the opportunities of modern radiation imaging methods in the early diagnosis and staging of colorectal cancer in an elderly patient.