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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Bibliographic Details
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
Table of Contents:
  • Basics Physics, Radiochemistry, Software, Hardware: Physical Principles, Dedicated/Coincidence-PET; PET-CT Technology Hardware/Software; Tracer Production, Radiopharmaceuticals; Substrate Uptake, Toxicity, Radiation Dose; Image Fusion; Quality Control
  • Experimental Oncology: Introduction; PET in Tissue Cultures: Oncology, Genetics, and Therapy; Small Animal PET in Oncology; Small Animal PET in Neuro-Oncology and Gene Therapy
  • Clinical Applications: Malignant Melanoma; Head and Neck Tumours; Thyroid Cancer; Lung Cancer; Breast Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Cancer of the Uterus; Hodgkin's Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; Brain Tumours; Gastro-oesophageal Cancer; Liver Cancer; Skeletal Imaging with 18 F; Preoperative Imaging; Cancer Screening with PET; PET-CT: Clinical Considerations; PET in Radiotherapy; Cost-Effectiveness of PET in Oncology; Reimbursement (EU and USA).