Applications of 18F-Fluorodexyglucose Positron Emission Tomography on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Carcinoma of Large Intestine
- VernacularTitle:18F-FDG PET显像在大肠癌诊治中的应用
- Author:
Guanghua WEN
;
Houfu DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Carcinoma of large intestine Positron emission tomography 18F-fluorodexyglucose
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce the current study on 18F-fluorodexyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET) scanning in diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of large intestine.Methods The literatures about 18F-FDG PET scanning in diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of large intestine in recent years were reviewed.Results 18F-FDG PET scanning is superior to CT and MRI in identificating carcinoma of large intestine recurrence, metastasis in the early stage after operation and staging carcinoma of large intestine.Conclusion 18F-FDG PET scanning may be one of the accessory examinations in carcinoma of large intestine and may be helpful for the choice of treatment.
