Review Article March 2017

Patient preparation for oncological FDG-PET/CT imaging

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In oncology patients who undergo positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT), radiolabeled [18F]-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) is utilized to obtain qualitative and quantitative data about tumour metabolism. The process of patient preparation before FDG-PET/CT imaging (scanning) primarily includes acquisition of patient data, fasting before imaging, regulation of blood glucose and insulin levels, administration of FDG and radiologic contrast material, administration of adjunctive…

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  • Recieved 17.10.2016
  • Accepted 04.11.2016
  • Published Online 04.11.2016
  • Printed 01.03.2017
  • DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4838
  • Author Sevin Ayaz
  • Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(2):172-175
  • Index Page 172-175
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  • How to Cite Sevin Ayaz. Patient preparation for oncological FDG-PET/CT imaging. J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(2):172-175
  • Running Title Patient preparation for PET/CT imaging
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Complications of spinal cord injuries: Two case reports and a review of the literature

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Spinal cord injuries are a health problem that affects many systems and leads to physical restrictions associated with the level at which the spinal cord is affected. It may be necessary to maintain early and late-stage treatment under intensive care conditions according to the degree of dysfunction that develops as a result of the level affected in the spinal cord.…

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  • Recieved 29.09.2016
  • Accepted 26.10.2016
  • Published Online 26.10.2016
  • Printed 01.03.2017
  • DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4818
  • Author Pinar Karabacak, Kemal Yetis Gulsoy, Haci Omer Osmanlioglu, Lütfi Yavuz
  • Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(2):168-171
  • Index Page 168-171
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  • How to Cite Pinar Karabacak, Kemal Yetis Gulsoy, Haci Omer Osmanlioglu, Lütfi Yavuz. Complications of spinal cord injuries: Two case reports and a review of the literature. J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(2):168-171
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