Neoadjuvant Therapy of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Response Evaluation by Positron Emission Tomography

Brücher, B.; Weber, W.; Bauer, M.; Fink, U.; Avril, N.; Stein, H.; Werner, Martin; Zimmerman, F.; Siewert, J.; Schwaiger, M.

doi:10.1097/00000658-200103000-00002

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Neoadjuvant therapy of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: response evaluation by positron emission tomography.

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Brücher BL

Weber W

Bauer M

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the use of positron emission tomography using [(18)F]-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG-PET) to assess the response to neoadjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer.Summary background data Imaging modalities, including endoscopy, endoscopic...

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