Surgical radioguidance with beta-emitting radionuclides; challenges and possibilities: A position paper by the EANM.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38189911.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00259-023-06560-2 and PMC identifier 11300492.
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Abstract
Radioguidance that makes use of β-emitting radionuclides is gaining in popularity and could have potential to strengthen the range of existing radioguidance techniques. While there is a strong tendency to develop new PET radiotracers, due to favorable imaging characteristics and the success of theranostics research, there are practical challenges that need to be overcome when considering use of β-emitters for surgical radioguidance. In this position paper, the EANM identifies the possibilities and challenges that relate to the successful implementation of β-emitters in surgical guidance, covering aspects related to instrumentation, radiation protection, and modes of implementation.
Medical subject headings
- Beta Particles
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted