| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5701306 | European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
PET-CT does not improve the overall accuracy of N staging, but does improve specificity compared to EUS and MDCT in AEG and GC. We do not recommend routine PET-CT for the initial staging in patients with diffuse-type cancer or for restaging of lymph nodes after neoadjuvant treatment.
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K. Lehmann, D. Eshmuminov, P. Bauerfeind, C. Gubler, P. Veit-Haibach, A. Weber, H. Abdul-Rahman, M. Fischer, C. Reiner, P.M. Schneider,