PET and PET-CT in Oncology
Author | : Peter Oehr |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642188039 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642188036 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Download or read book PET and PET-CT in Oncology written by Peter Oehr and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.