Prognostic Significance of Volumetric Parameters Based on FDG PET/CT in Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Curative Surgery.

Hyunjong LeeYoon-La ChoiHong Kwan KimYong Soo ChoiHojoong KimMyung-Ju AhnHong Ryul PyoJoon Young Choi

Published in: Cancers (2023)

The volumetric parameters of the primary tumor based on preoperative FDG PET/CT were independent prognostic factors in addition to pathological stage in patients with operable lung adenocarcinoma. The suggested new staging system considering MTV predicted the prognoses better than the conventional pathological staging system.

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prognostic factors
lymph node
pet ct
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
patients undergoing
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention
atrial fibrillation