Is there a role of whole-body bone scan in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Correct detection of bone metastases in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is pivotal for prognosis and selection of an appropriate treatment regimen. Whole-body bone scan for staging is not routinely recommended in pat...

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Main Authors: Li Shau-Hsuan, Huang Yung-Cheng, Huang Wan-Ting, Lin Wei-Che, Liu Chien-Ting, Tien Wan-Yu, Lu Hung-I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/328