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Review Comparative Study
Positron emission tomography for radiation treatment planning.
To evaluate the impact of positron emission tomography (PET) on target volume delineation for radiation treatment planning. ⋯ Regarding treatment planning in radiotherapy, PET offers advantages in terms of tumor delineation and the description of biological processes. To define the real impact of this investigation in radiation treatment planning, subsequent experimental, clinical and cost-benefit analyses are required.