Positron Emission Tomography: Clinical Practice by Peter E. Valk (Editor), Dominique Delbeke (Editor), Dale L. Bailey (Editor)

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This text is based on the 2nd half of P.E. Valk et al's 2003 bestseller Positron Emission Tomography: Basic Science and Clinical Practice and deals with only the clinical research and applications. "Positron Emission Tomography: Clinical Practice" has 22 fully revised and updated chapters, enhanced by 6 completely new chapters. The abundance of new material makes this an essential volume for anyone training in, or practicing, Nuclear Medicine.

The first chapters summarize the scientific aspects of PET and PET/CT. A chapter on normal variants in FDG PET imaging serves as an introduction to the clinical chapters which cover oncology applications and the impact of FDG PET/CT imaging in oncology, concluding with chapters on PET and PET/CT in cardiology, neurology, PET imaging of infectious processes.

The applications in this book will be useful for residents and trainees in medical imaging specialities and imaging professionals and will also be essential reading for oncologists, cardiologists, neurologists and surgeons.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Brian F. DeCesare, MD (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center)
Description:This book provides a complete description, review, and detailed explanation of positron emission tomography. The information presented is more than adequate in the description, clinical applications, and examples of this proven and still emerging modality in many disease processes.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide technical information, utilization, and clinical examples of current uses in positron emission tomography (PET) . The objectives are worthwhile and adequately established in providing an introduction to PET for radiologists and clinicians, while also providing more than adequate information as a reference.
Audience:The book is written for clinicians interpreting PET imaging and is an invaluable resource for training residents, fellows, and clinicians ordering exams with this modality. The authors/editors outline the need for up-to-date information in this quickly evolving aspect of medicine, with emphasis on the proven and emerging importance of PET for clinicians and patients.
Features:All current applications of PET imaging are exhaustively discussed. The chapters are divided into specific topics with easy to find information regarding detailed information of PET. A good representation of images, tables, and illustrations are included to correlate with easy to read text. While the information is updated with current literature, this field is moving forward quickly with additional information accruing at a fast pace.
Assessment:This book provides an informative and practical overview of current PETimaging and utilization. The authors/editors have succeeded in providing a book with updated and pertinent information without overwhelming the reader with excessive detail. New information necessitates this updated edition, with hopefully more to come in the future, as PET continues to emerge as an indispensable addition to current medical practice.

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