Author : Andrei Iagaru
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319685171
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)
Book Synopsis PET/MRI in Oncology by : Andrei Iagaru
Download or read book PET/MRI in Oncology written by Andrei Iagaru and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, experts from premier institutions across the world with extensive experience in the field clearly and succinctly describe the current and anticipated uses of PET/MRI in oncology. The book also includes detailed presentations of the MRI and PET technologies as they apply to the combined PET/MRI scanners. The applications of PET/MRI in a wide range of oncological settings are well documented, highlighting characteristic findings, advantages of this dual-modality technique, and pitfalls. Whole-body PET/MRI applications and pediatric oncology are discussed separately. In addition, information is provided on PET technology designs and MR hardware for PET/MRI, MR pulse sequences and contrast agents, attenuation and motion correction, the reliability of standardized uptake value measurements, and safety considerations. The balanced presentation of clinical topics and technical aspects will ensure that the book is of wide appeal. It will serve as a reference for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology and oncologists and will also be of interest for residents in these fields and technologists.