PET and PET-CT in Oncology

Oehr, Peter; Biersack, Hans-Jürgen; Coleman, R. Edward

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 as well as the routine clinical PET scanning procedures for all important oncological indications. It is designed to serve as a reference work for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology (including therapy planning) and for oncologists. It also provides student and physicians in other medical specialities with a general introduction to the effective integration of this modern technique into routine clinical diagnostics. Above all, this volume illustrates the importance of PET and PET-CT in comparison with other imaging techniques.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-11-06

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642622984

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-18803-9

Dimensions: 260cm x193cm

Pages: 350