Clinical impact of FDG-PET/CT on colorectal cancer staging and treatment strategy.
Abstract
FDG-PET/CT is rarely used for initial staging of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Surgical resection of primary tumor and isolated metastases may result in long-term survival or presumed cure, whereas disseminated disease contraindicates operation. We analyzed a retrospective material to elucidate the potential value of FDG-PET/CT for staging of CRC. Data were retrieved from 67 consecutive patients (24-84 years) with histopathologically...
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Clinical impact of FDG-PET/CT on colorectal cancer staging and treatment strategy.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2014
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