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PET-FDG scan enhances but does not replace preoperative surgical staging in non-small cell lung carcinoma.

Authors :
Poncelet, A J
Lonneux, M
Coche, E
Weynand, B
Noirhomme, P
Source :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; September 2001, Vol. 20 Issue: 3 p468-474, 7p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

To assess the effectiveness of positron emission tomography with radiolabeled [18F]-2-fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose (PET-FDG) imaging in mediastinal lymph node (LN) staging for non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) and to compare it to conventional clinical and surgical staging.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10107940 and 1873734X
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs50959286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00827-2