Our objective was to identify core elements for inclusion in oncologic PET reports and to
evaluate a sample of reports in the National Oncologic PET Registry database. Methods: A …

Combined PET/CT imaging has become an integral part of patient management, particularly
in oncology. After the imaging examination, a report of the findings is created by expert …

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided a mechanism for
expanded coverage of selected promising technologies under its “coverage with evidence …

AIM: To assess the incidence, appropriateness, and outcomes of recommendations for
additional imaging tests (RAI) in oncological combined 2-[18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose …

Currently, PET is one of the most exciting imaging modalities in clinical practice. Although
PET is a new addition to the imaging facilities of many institutions, it is not a new technique …

Objective This study aimed to determine whether second-opinion reviews of PET/CT
examinations by subspecialists alter reporting of malignant findings. Materials and methods …

Oncologic 18F-FDG PET/CT is rapidly gaining acceptance in clinical practice. However, the
referring physician's attitude toward the usefulness of this diagnostic modality is unknown …

This study gathered information about clinical PET/CT operations worldwide to help guide
discussions on the use and standardization of clinical PET/CT. Methods: A Web-based …

The National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) was one of the first attempts of the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) at coverage with evidence development. Under this …

The written report (or its electronic counterpart) is the primary mode of communication
between the physician interpreting an imaging study and the referring physician. The …