The Added Diagnostic Value of 18 F-Fluorodihydroxyphenylalanine PET/CT in the Preoperative Work-Up of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors
Conclusion18F-FDOPA PET/CT significantly increased the sensitivity and accuracy for primary and multiple SB NET identification.18F-FDOPA PET/CT should be included systematically in the preoperative work-up of SB NET.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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