Added value of positron emission tomography imaging in the surgical treatment of colorectal liver metastases

Volume: 31, Issue: 11, Pages: 938 - 944
Published: Nov 1, 2010
Abstract
Objective [F-18]-Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) is used increasingly in the work-up to surgery for patients with potentially resectable colorectal liver metastases. This study evaluates the clinical effectiveness, impact on health care resources and cost-effectiveness of adding FDG-PET to the diagnostic algorithm alongside a randomized clinical trial from a health care perspective. Methods In a randomized clinical...
Paper Details
Title
Added value of positron emission tomography imaging in the surgical treatment of colorectal liver metastases
Published Date
Nov 1, 2010
Volume
31
Issue
11
Pages
938 - 944
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