Kinetic analysis of dynamic <sup>18</sup>F-fluoromisonidazole PET correlates with radiation treatment outcome in head-and-neck cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypoxia compromises local control in patients with head-and-neck cancer (HNC). In order to determine the value of [<sup>18</sup>F]-fluoromisonidazole (Fmiso) with regard to tumor hypoxia, a patient study with dynamic Fmis...

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Main Authors: Paulsen Frank, Scheiderbauer Jutta, Eschmann Susanne-Martina, Thorwarth Daniela, Alber Markus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/5/152