FDG-PET/CT in managing infection in patients with hematological malignancy: clinician knowledge and experience in Australia.
Leuk Lymphoma
; 60(10): 2471-2476, 2019 10.
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ABSTRACT
PET/CT is useful for investigation of neutropenic fever (NF) and potential invasive fungal infection (IFI) in those with hematological malignancies (HM). An online survey evaluating the utility and current practices regarding PET/CT scanning for investigation of NF was distributed to infectious diseases (ID) clinicians and hematologists via email lists hosted by key professional bodies. One-hundred and forty-five clinicians responded (120 ID; 25 hematologists). Access to PET/CT was fair but timeliness of investigation was limited (within 3 days in 35% and 46% of ID and hematology respondents, respectively). Among those with experience with PET/CT for infection (n = 109), 40% had utilized PET/CT for prolonged NF and 20% for diagnosing IFI. The majority of respondents indicated the desire to utilize PET/CT more frequently for infection indications. There is a strong desire among surveyed Australian clinicians to use PET/CT for prolonged NF and potential IFI. However, access to PET/CT is a current barrier to uptake.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hematologic Neoplasms
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
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Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
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Infections
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
En
Journal:
Leuk Lymphoma
Journal subject:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
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