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OverviewPET in Oncology describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice. In clear and straightforward fashion, this book offers instructive information and overviews of the physical, biochemical and clinical principles of PET scanning and its routine clinical use. It serves as a reference work for specialists in nuclear medicine and for oncologists, and also provides students and physicians in other medical specialties with a general introduction to the effective integration of this modern technique in routine clinical diagnostics. Above all, this book illustrates the importance of PET in comparison with other imaging techniques. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jürgen Ruhlmann , J.F. Lee , Peter Oehr , M.W. TannertPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999 Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.437kg ISBN: 9783642642203ISBN 10: 3642642209 Pages: 203 Publication Date: 01 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsI Principles.- 1 Physical Principles.- 2 Radiopharmaceutical Technology, Toxicity and Radiation Dosages.- 3 Metabolism and Transport of Glucose and FDG.- II Clinical Applications.- 4 Patient Preparation.- 5 Clinical Indications.- 6 Cancer Screening with Whole-Body FDG PET.- 7 PET and Radiotherapy.- 8 Cost Effectiveness of PET in Oncology.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |