Positron emission tomography in thoracic radiography

The optimisation of the field of irradiation is the aim of the radiotherapist. Pet-Scan provides information revealing a better cartography of node involvement and allowing a better delineation of the tumour zone. In the follow-up of irradiated patients, PET-Scan provides information on the nature o...

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Published in:	Cancer radiothérapie Vol. 4 Suppl 1; pp. 13s - 16s
Main Authors:	Vaylet, F, Foehrenbach, H, Guigay, J, de Dreuille, O, Maszelin, P, Grassin, F, Margery, J, Dot, J M, Gaillard, J F, L'Her, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-11-2000
Subjects:	Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 Humans Lung Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Lung Neoplasms - secondary Lymphatic Metastasis - diagnostic imaging Radiography, Thoracic Radiopharmaceuticals Tomography, Emission-Computed
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Summary:	The optimisation of the field of irradiation is the aim of the radiotherapist. Pet-Scan provides information revealing a better cartography of node involvement and allowing a better delineation of the tumour zone. In the follow-up of irradiated patients, PET-Scan provides information on the nature of residual lesions and a possible recurrence.
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ISSN:	1278-3218