The evolution of PET-CT.

Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) was the first fused or combined medical imaging technique. Although PET-CT has received widespread acclaim as a major imaging advancement, many questions have surfaced regarding its use. This article answers some of these questions and examin...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:Radiologic Technology Vol. 76; no. 4; pp. 301 - 317
Autor principal: Wilson BG
Formato: CEU diagnostic images exam questions pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Society of Radiologic Technologists Mar/Apr2005
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
Descripción
Sumario:Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) was the first fused or combined medical imaging technique. Although PET-CT has received widespread acclaim as a major imaging advancement, many questions have surfaced regarding its use. This article answers some of these questions and examines what PET-CT means to medicine and the medical imaging community.