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PET imaging utilization and trends in Germany: a comprehensive survey.
Adrien Holzgreve1,2,3, Dirk Hellwig4,5, Henryk Barthel4,6
1PET Committee of the German Society of Nuclear Medicine, Göttingen, Germany. Adrien.Holzgreve@med.lmu.de.
Summary
Germany
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging is crucial for clinical diagnostics globally.
- Public PET volume data exists for many nations, but not previously for Germany.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the total PET volume and key indications in Germany.
- To compare Germany's PET imaging adoption with other European countries.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide survey of PET centers in Germany was conducted.
- Data collected included total PET volume and specific indication groups.
Main Results:
- In 2021, Germany performed 154,400 PET scans, with 76% for oncological staging.
- PET volume per capita in Germany (1,857/million) lags behind France, Belgium, and Italy.
- PET imaging in Germany grew by 48% from 2017 to 2021, with a rise in theranostic use.
Conclusions:
- PET imaging adoption in Germany is lower than in comparable European nations.
- Recent growth is linked to new outpatient reimbursement policies.
- There is a notable increase in theranostic PET applications.
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