Pet Imaging of Infection and Inflammation, an Issue of Pet Clinics : Volume 7-2
Overview
PET/CT holds great promise for the management of many types of infection and inflammation. This issue discusses many of these uses, starting with arthroplasty-associated infection. FDG PET/CT also has utility in inflammatory bowel disease. This issue also discusses the utilization of FDG PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of diabetic foot, and in monitoring therapeutic effect in patients without malignancy. PET/CT is reviewed regarding its use in patients with sarcoidosis or IgG4 disease. Also covered is the application of FDG PET/CT in detecting the source of fever of unknown origin. Artherosclerosis and vasculitis can be assessed by PET/CT and FDG PET/CT can also be used in the management of severe infection in patients with malignancies. Finally, the issue discusses the use of PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of osteomyelitis.
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- ISBN-13: 9781455739165
- ISBN-10: 1455739162
- Publisher: Saunders
- Publish Date: April 2012
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 1
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