Combining fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and pathological risk factors to predict postoperative recurrence in stage I lung adenocarcinoma

Conclusion Tumor 18F-FDG uptake>liver uptake and pathological high-risk tumors were significant independent predictors of postoperative tumor recurrence in stage I lung adenocarcinoma. Combining the two factors improves the prediction of disease-free and overall survivals, which could offer a feasible prediction model for clinically recommending adjuvant chemotherapy.
Source: Nuclear Medicine Communications - Category: Nuclear Medicine Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research