Predictive Value of 18F-FDG PET/CT for Vascular Invasion in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Before Liver Transplantation

Abstract

According to the study results, the TSUVmax/LSUVmean ratio is an independent and significant predictor of vascular invasion, and the TSUVmax/LSUVmax ratio of F-FDG PET/CT is an independent predictor of vascular invasion, which is the main negative outcome after LT. Therefore, FDG PET/CT can provide vital information for determining prognosis and selecting an optimal candidate of LT for HCC.