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18F-FDG PET/CT anatomic and metabolic guidance in CT-guided lung biopsies.
Eur J Radiol
February 2024
Department of Thoracic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how using Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT can enhance the effectiveness, safety, and diagnostic accuracy of CT-guided lung biopsies in patients with suspicious lung issues.
- A retrospective analysis was conducted on 340 patients who underwent lung biopsies, comparing those who had PET/CT scans before and after the biopsy, as well as those who did not have the scans at all, to determine the impact on biopsy outcomes.
- Results showed that pre-biopsy PET/CT significantly improved targeting accuracy, success rates, and reduced complications, making it particularly beneficial for patients with lung masses compared to those with smaller nodules or multiple nodules.
Radiological, epidemiological and clinical patterns of pulmonary viral infections.
Eur J Radiol
March 2021
Department of Thoracic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Respiratory viruses are the most common causes of acute respiratory infections. However, identification of the underlying viral pathogen may not always be easy. Clinical presentations of respiratory viral infections usually overlap and may mimic those of diseases caused by bacteria.
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