| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9161741 | Chest | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Increased lung metabolic activity can be demonstrated in the nonirradiated lung in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for lung cancer and can be detected by PET scanning. PET scanning of lungs in irradiated patients may provide an early demonstrable barometer of pulmonary toxicity. If verified, this imaging tool could prove to be useful in monitoring patients receiving radiation therapy for thoracic malignancies and may have predictive value for subsequent fibrosis. PET scanning may also be an important tool in future studies to further elucidate the pathogenetic mechanism of radiation-induced lung injury.
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Hassaballa MD, Cohen MD, Khan MD, Ali MD, Bonomi MD, Rubin MD,