Since
1999/2000 simultaneous imaging of anatomical features and metabolic
activities using fused PET and CT images has complemented and in many
cases even replaced what was originally done as separate analysis. – Is
this a small revolution? – In fact, this new approach can be considered
to be without a rival for imaging diagnosis. The complementary efforts
of nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists have improved the
diagnostic value of PET/CT scans. The successful use of PET/CT in the
field of oncology has been documented world-wide, and in cardiology we
can take advantage of the significant findings of PET diagnosis,
particularly in the USA. New prospects are now available for paediatric
oncology and molecular medicine.
Based on the experience gained by PET/CT experts with more than
10,000 patients, this manual impressively demonstrates the advantages
of combined PET/CT. It also refers to publications from Europe, the USA
and Asia as well as numerous studies. The comprehensive literature
lists at the end of each chapter is extended on the CD which
accompanies the book. This list goes beyond the field of PET/CT and
takes into account neighbouring disciplines.