Predictive value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose accumulation in visceral fat activity to detect colorectal cancer metastases (prospective observational cohort study) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: To evaluate functional visceral adipose tissue (VAT) activity assessed by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) as a predictive factor of metastases in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods: We reviewed study protocols and PET/CT d...

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Main Authors: Lyaila Kozhabek, Saltanat Mamyrbekova, Anara Daniyarova, Aigul Saduakassova, Vadim Pokrovsky, Amil Suleimanov, Denis Vinnikov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-10-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-1158/v1