The diagnostic performance of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT for the recurrent colorectal cancer in patients with elevated CEA versus normal CEA: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsBased on the pooled results, we tentatively conclude that 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT has a good performance in recurrent CRC patients and the diagnostic performance of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT will significantly improve if there is a prior CEA elevation. Further prospective studies with a larger sample size would draw more accurate conclusions.
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research