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How useful is integrated PET and CT for the management of pancreatic cancer?

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boxed-textHeinrich S et al. (2005) Positron emission tomography/computed tomography influences on the management of resectable pancreatic cancer and its cost-effectiveness. Ann Surg 242: 235–243

PET/CT cannot yet be recommended as part of the routine evaluation procedure for patients with suspected pancreatic cancer

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Hamer, O., Feuerbach, S. How useful is integrated PET and CT for the management of pancreatic cancer?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 3, 74–75 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0407

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