Comparison of Multiphase CT, FDG-PET and Intra-Operative Ultrasound in Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Selected for Surgery

摘要

For patients with colorectal liver metastases, resection is the treatment of choice. Careful selection of these patients is crucial in order to reduce the chance of unexpected findings at laparotomy and abandoning further surgical intervention. Here, we evaluate the predictive value of CT and FDG-PET of the liver and extrahepatic findings compared to findings during laparotomy and 6 months follow-up.