The diagnostic performance of 18F-FDG PET/CT, CT and MRI in the treatment evaluation of ablation therapy for colorectal liver metastases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Uncertainty exists regarding the optimal imaging modality for timely detection of disease progression (DP) after ablation therapy for colorectal liver metastases. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of 18F-FDG PET(/CT), CT and MRI for detection of DP following ablation therapy.

Source: Surgical Oncology - December 27, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: M. Samim, I.Q. Molenaar, M.F.J. Seesing, P.S.N. van Rossum, M.A.A.J. van den Bosch, T.J.M. Ruers, I.H.M. Borel Rinkes, R. van Hillegersberg, M.G.E.H. Lam, H.M. Verkooijen Tags: Review Source Type: research