Ask the Expert: Use of CT-PET Before Colon Adenocarcinoma Resection?
Use of CT-PET Before Colon Adenocarcinoma Resection?
Axel Grothey, MD
20111029
2011 Nov 29
Ask the Expert: Use of CT-PET Before Colon Adenocarcinoma Resection?
2011 Nov 29, Axel Grothey, MD
Abstract
"Ask the Expert” features answers by our experts to your clinical questions. Question: What's the usefulness of CAT-PET in a preoperative work up for resection of a colon adenocarcinoma?Answer: Good question. First of all, I strongly believe that PET/CT scans are over-utilized in CRC. I see the following indications for using PET/CT scans in the initial workup of CRC patients:Potentially resectable liver/lung mets before surgery and before initiation of any systemic medical therapy, in particular,...
