18F-FDG PET/CT metabolism multi-parameter prediction of chemotherapy efficacy in locally progressive gastric cancer

ConclusionsUsing18F-FDG PET/CT multiparametric quantitative analysis, Lauren bowel type and change in total lesion glycolysis>45.2% were independent predictors of the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. Additionally, the dual-module assessment demonstrated high predictive efficacy.
Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research