Positron emission tomography/computed tomography true fusion imaging in clinical head and neck oncology: Early experience

Purpose: Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is a new imaging modality that provides simultaneous functional and anatomic information. Its application in head and neck oncology is still evolving. Materials and Methods: Five illustrative cases who were scanned with this technique are presented. Results: The clinical application and impact on clinical management are described and discussed. Conclusion: our experience indicates that PET-CT will assume a more important role than either CT, magnetic resonance imaging, or PET alone in head and neck cancer imaging. (c) 2005 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.