Positron emission and computed X-ray tomography: a coming together
We describe the introduction of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) to the investigation of patients with cancer. The first such unit in the UK and its mode of operation is discussed and initial applications shown. Five hundred and thirty-five patients have been scanned with 2-...
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Published in | Nuclear medicine communications Vol. 24; no. 4; p. 351 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
01.04.2003
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Summary: | We describe the introduction of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) to the investigation of patients with cancer. The first such unit in the UK and its mode of operation is discussed and initial applications shown. Five hundred and thirty-five patients have been scanned with 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose from mid-January 2002 to the end of August 2002. From this initial experience a clear view of the impact of this technology is emerging. It can now be stated that (1) PET/CT does speed up the throughput of patient studies by at least 25% and hence adds to the comfort of patients scanned; and (2) PET/CT leads to greater accuracy in the interpretation of data. In view of the routine availability of high quality PET and CT fused maps a significant development in radiotherapy planning is on the horizon. We discuss our experience at present and point to further developments in the near future. |
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ISSN: | 0143-3636 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00006231-200304000-00003 |