| Literature DB >> 21165998 |
Steven M Strasberg1, Farrokh Dehdashti.
Abstract
Staging by FDG-PET of patients who are candidates for surgical treatment of colorectal metastases is an essential part of management of this problem. FDG-PET is highly sensitive and specific for intrahepatic colorectal tumors and the most sensitive test for extrahepatic tumors. FDG-PET alters management in 25% of patients, reducing futile laparotomies and hepatectomies.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 21165998 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21729
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0022-4790 Impact factor: 3.454