PET imaging utilization and trends in Germany: a comprehensive survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

PET imaging is a key diagnostic procedure in clinical routine worldwide. While public figures on PET volume are available in many countries, until now these numbers were not publicly known for Germany.

Methods

On behalf of the PET committee of the German Society of Nuclear Medicine, we conducted a comprehensive survey among PET centers in Germany to collect data on PET imaging, including the total PET volume and indication groups.

Results

National total PET volume in 2021 was 154,400 scans (94% PET/CT, 6% PET/MRI). PET volume in 2021 normalized to total population was lower in Germany (1,857 scans per 1 million inhabitants) when compared to public figures from France (10,182 scans), Belgium (9,866 scans), or Italy (4,312 scans). PET volume in Germany demo

SUBMITTER: Holzgreve A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491347 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature