Abstract
Combined Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography: Option or necessity?
Highlights
In this issue of SQUMJ, Jafferbhoy et al have shared their regional experience about the impact of adding positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to conventional CT in the preoperative work-up and follow-up of a select group of patients with colorectal cancer.[1]
The utilisation of PET/ CT for colorectal cancer patients in Oman may lead to a change in management for the majority of these patients
Jafferbhoy et al used 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG)-PET/CT to evaluate patients preoperatively and during follow-up in order to detect early recurrence;[1] this method is recommended in the literature.[5,6]
Summary
In this issue of SQUMJ, Jafferbhoy et al have shared their regional experience about the impact of adding positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to conventional CT in the preoperative work-up and follow-up of a select group of patients with colorectal cancer.[1]. Surgery is the potential curative treatment for localised disease in addition to chemoradiotherapy in selected cases.
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