• ISBN13: 9783540431251
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Springer
• Publisher Imprint: Springer
• Publication Date: November 13, 2003
• Pages: 350
• Original Price: EUR 149.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1071 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging / General, and Oncology / General

PET and PET-CT in Oncology describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice. In a clear and straightforward fashion, the book offers instructive information and overviews of the basic principles of PET and PET-CT as well as the routine clinical PET scanning procedures for all important oncological indications. It is designed to serve as a reference work for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology (including therapy planning) and for oncologists. It also provides student and physicians in other medical specialities with a general introduction to the effective integration of this modern technique into routine clinical diagnostics. Above all, this volume illustrates the importance of PET and PET-CT in comparison with other imaging techniques.