Correction for internal γ-ray absorption is an important aspect in single photon emission
computed tomography. An algorithm has been developed to compensate for the effect of …

A back projection of filtered projection (BKFIL) reconstruction algorithm is presented that is
applicable to single-photon emission computed tomography (ECT) in the presence of a …

Transverse section tomograms of experimental phantoms and patients have been obtained
using a GE 400T camera and a filtered back-projection reconstruction technique. These …

Iterative reconstruction algorithms with markedly different convergence rates have been
proposed in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Several new iterative …

The implementation and evaluation of an analytical solution to the photon attenuation and
nonstationary resolution reconstruction problem in single photon emission computed …

A. The simulation model. A general cross-sectional model of the human thorax was
designed, including chest outline, lungs, heart, sternum, ribs, and vertebrae. Three types of …

A major step toward quantitative single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT)
imaging may be achieved if attenuation, scatter, and blurring effects are accounted for in the …

Photon attenuation in cardiac single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a
major factor contributing to the quantitative inaccuracy and the decrease in specificity of …

A method is developed to improve quantitation in single-photon-emission computed
tomography (SPECT) imaging by using an attenuation compensation method that includes …

Fan-beam collimators are used in single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT)
to improve the sensitivity for imaging of small organs. The disadvantage of fan-beam …