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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2022-10-01
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/11-1158/v1 |