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- J Kotzerke.
- Technische Universität Dresden, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland, joerg.kotzerke@mailbox.tu-dresden.de.
- Chirurg. 2014 Jun 1; 85 (6): 474-80.
BackgroundDiagnostic imaging with positron emission tomography (PET) is becoming increasingly more involved in oncological therapy management.ObjectivesHow can PET be helpful in oncological surgery?MethodsAfter a short introduction into the basic principles of PET the current state of imaging as well as indications and limitations of the method are described.ResultsThe PET is a functional and quantitative imaging technique, enabling detection and characterization of tumors. It is applied in pretherapeutic staging as well as in follow-up and therapy assessment. The use of PET changes the therapy management in about one third of all oncology patients. New radiopharmaceuticals and novel technologies expand the diagnostic potential.DiscussionHybrid imaging with PET computed tomography (CT) and PET magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) further improves diagnostic imaging and increases the acceptance of PET further.
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