[Possibilities and limitations of computed tomography in the diagnosis of advanced stomach cancer and tumor recurrence].

Computed tomography is rarely indicated in gastric neoplasms. Our results of CT-examinations in 10 advanced primary gastric neoplasms and in 15 recurrences demonstrate the possibilities and limits of computed tomography in the diagnosis of these diseases. After x-ray examination of the stomach and endoscopy, computed tomography may be necessary in the estimation of extensive tumors for exact planning of surgical or radiological therapy. Computed tomography is valuable in detection of recurrences, especially with extraluminal growth. This method is limited in cachectic patients.