Applications of 18F-Fluorodexyglucose Positron Emission Tomography on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Carcinoma of Large Intestine / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To introduce the current study on 18F-fluorodexyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET) scanning in diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of large intestine.Methods The literatures about 18F-FDG PET scanning in diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of large intestine in recent years were reviewed.Results 18F-FDG PET scanning is superior to CT and MRI in identificating carcinoma of large intestine recurrence, metastasis in the early stage after operation and staging carcinoma of large intestine.Conclusion 18F-FDG PET scanning may be one of the accessory examinations in carcinoma of large intestine and may be helpful for the choice of treatment.