Prognosis of preoperative positron emission tomography uptake in hepatectomy patients.

Jong Man KimChoon Hyuck David KwonJae-Won JohDong Hyun SinnGyu-Seong ChoiSeung Woon Paik

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2018)

These results suggest that positive PET findings are not a predisposing factor for recurrence of HBV-related HCC patients, but appear to be associated with improved patient survival. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the prognostic value of 18F-FDG PET in these patients.

Keyphrases

positron emission tomography
end stage renal disease
computed tomography
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
pet ct
prognostic factors
pet imaging
hepatitis b virus
patient reported outcomes
drug induced