| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5726338 | European Journal of Radiology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivePatients with solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) are usually sent to total-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) examination with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). However, a segmental scan strategy may improve cost/effectiveness in this category of patients.ConclusionA segmental PET/CT scan only at the chest level could be performed in patients with indeterminate SPN. Limiting the PET/CT field to the thoracic region would greatly affect on radiobiology, department organization and health-care costs.
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Authors
Marco Spadafora, Laura Evangelista, Cesare Gridelli, Alberto Cuocolo,