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摘要

In recent decades, significant developments have been made in imaging technologies, including ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and single-photon emission CT, resulting in their currently important role in clinical oncology [1-5]. But when surgery is required, translation of these molecular images to the operative field remains a challenging obstacle.