Positron emission tomography in lung cancer.

Lowe, V J; Naunheim, K S · Ann Thorac Surg · 1998

review · Level V

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Abstract

Reports on positron emission tomography have become more common in the oncology literature. After a short introduction to positron emission tomography, this review will look at the data relating to the use of this technology in the diagnosis, the staging, and the post-treatment evaluation of patients with lung cancer and will discuss its potential role in these evaluations.

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