Development and validation of an individualized nomogram to identify occult peritoneal metastasis in patients with colorectal cancer.
OBJECTIVE Accurate preoperative prediction of occult peritoneal metastasis (OPM) is crucial for optimizing colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment. We developed and validated a practical nomogram that integrates CT imaging and clinicopathological parameters to assess individualized OPM risk. METHODS This retrospective stud...