Positron emission tomography; making an informed decision.
Research, planning and careful thought on the part of the radiology manager must precede the acquisition of a PET system. Mr. Webster's article discusses the strengths of positron emission tomography, offers questions designed to help the manager decide if it is applicable to his organization, and includes an anatomy of a PET center. All this valuable information will facilitate making a sound decision on this possible "new venture."
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