Diagnostic performance of a streamlined 18F-choline PET-CT protocol for the detection of prostate carcinoma recurrence in combination with appropriate-use criteria

Choline PET-CT remains a useful tool for the detection of prostate recurrence when used in combination with appropriate-use criteria. Removal of dynamic and delayed acquisition phases reduces study time without adversely affecting accuracy. Benefits include shorter imaging time which improves patient comfort, reduced cost, and improved scanner efficiency.