PET and PET-CT in oncology /

PET and PET-CT in Oncology describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice. In a clear and straightforward fashion, the book offers instructive information and overviews of the basic principles of PET and PET-CT a...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Oehr, P. (Peter), 1942-, Biersack, H. J., Coleman, R. Edward (Ralph Edward), 1943-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer, [2004]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:PET and PET-CT in Oncology describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice. In a clear and straightforward fashion, the book offers instructive information and overviews of the basic principles of PET and PET-CT as well as the routine clinical PET scanning procedures for all important oncological indications. It is designed to serve as a reference work for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology (including therapy planning) and for oncologists. It also provides student and physicians in other medical specialities with a general introduction to the effective integration of this modern technique into routine clinical diagnostics. Above all, this volume illustrates the importance of PET and PET-CT in comparison with other imaging techniques.
Item Description:Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2004.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 350 pages :) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783642188039 (electronic bk.)
3642188036 (electronic bk.)