Hybrid imaging with Positron emission tomography (PET/CT) is emerging as a powerful tool to assess the biochemical profile of cancerous tissues. It evaluates the morphology and function of cancers in one sitting, which has a decisive impact on their treatment planning. This activity focuses on the role of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT in the detection, staging, and follow-up of gastrointestinal malignancies, highlighting the indications and techniques of scanning. Various pitfalls in image interpretation are emphasized, with suggestions for avoiding them. The role of gallium PET/CT in assessing neuroendocrine tumors has been explained. Furthermore, this activity summarises the interprofessional best practice strategies to enhance healthcare outcomes in gastrointestinal malignancies.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/129484
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Medical Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery