18F ‐FDG PET/CT for locoregional surveillance following definitive treatment of head and neck cancer: A meta‐analysis of reported studies

ConclusionsThis meta ‐analysis confirms high specificity but modest sensitivity of posttreatment18F ‐FDG PET/CT for local failure and regional failure. Sensitivity and specificity are significantly improved when18F ‐FDG PET/CT is performed>3 months for local failure.
Source: Head and Neck - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: CLINICAL REVIEW Source Type: research