Review of SPECT collimator selection, optimization, and fabrication for clinical and preclinical imaging
K Van Audenhaege, R Van Holen… - Medical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
In single photon emission computed tomography, the choice of the collimator has a major
impact on the sensitivity and resolution of the system. Traditional parallel‐hole and fan …
impact on the sensitivity and resolution of the system. Traditional parallel‐hole and fan …
The origins of SPECT and SPECT/CT
BF Hutton - European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular …, 2014 - Springer
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) has a long history of development
since its initial demonstration by Kuhl and Edwards in 1963. Although clinical utility has …
since its initial demonstration by Kuhl and Edwards in 1963. Although clinical utility has …
Achieving routine submillisievert CT scanning: report from the summit on management of radiation dose in CT
This Special Report presents the consensus of the Summit on Management of Radiation
Dose in Computed Tomography (CT)(held in February 2011), which brought together …
Dose in Computed Tomography (CT)(held in February 2011), which brought together …
Prediction of human observer performance in a 2‐alternative forced choice low‐contrast detection task using channelized Hotelling observer: Impact of radiation dose …
Purpose: Efficient optimization of CT protocols demands a quantitative approach to
predicting human observer performance on specific tasks at various scan and reconstruction …
predicting human observer performance on specific tasks at various scan and reconstruction …
VECTor: a preclinical imaging system for simultaneous submillimeter SPECT and PET
MC Goorden, F van der Have, R Kreuger… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2013 - Soc Nuclear Med
Today, PET and SPECT tracers cannot be imaged simultaneously at high resolutions but
require 2 separate imaging systems. This paper introduces a Versatile Emission Computed …
require 2 separate imaging systems. This paper introduces a Versatile Emission Computed …
Advances in clinical molecular imaging instrumentation
BF Hutton, K Erlandsson, K Thielemans - Clinical and Translational …, 2018 - Springer
In this article, we describe recent developments in the design of both single-photon emission
computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) instrumentation …
computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) instrumentation …
3D printing in X-ray and Gamma-Ray Imaging: A novel method for fabricating high-density imaging apertures
BW Miller, JW Moore, HH Barrett, T Fryé, S Adler… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2011 - Elsevier
Advances in 3D rapid-prototyping printers, 3D modeling software, and casting techniques
allow for cost-effective fabrication of custom components in gamma-ray and X-ray imaging …
allow for cost-effective fabrication of custom components in gamma-ray and X-ray imaging …
Visual‐search observers for assessing tomographic x‐ray image quality
Purpose: Mathematical model observers commonly used for diagnostic image‐quality
assessments in x‐ray imaging research are generally constrained to relatively simple …
assessments in x‐ray imaging research are generally constrained to relatively simple …
[HTML][HTML] Quantitative statistical methods for image quality assessment
Quantitative measures of image quality and reliability are critical for both qualitative
interpretation and quantitative analysis of medical images. While, in theory, it is possible to …
interpretation and quantitative analysis of medical images. While, in theory, it is possible to …
Inclusion of quasi-vertex views in a brain-dedicated multi-pinhole SPECT system for improved imaging performance
With brain-dedicated multi-detector systems employing pinhole apertures the usage of
detectors facing the top of the patient's head (ie quasi-vertex (QV) views) can provide the …
detectors facing the top of the patient's head (ie quasi-vertex (QV) views) can provide the …