Initial characterization of a dedicated breast PET/CT scanner during human imaging
We have constructed a dedicated breast PET/CT scanner capable of high-resolution
functional and anatomic imaging. Here, we present an initial characterization of scanner …
functional and anatomic imaging. Here, we present an initial characterization of scanner …
PET characteristics of a dedicated breast PET/CT scanner prototype
Abstract A dedicated breast PET/CT system has been constructed at our institution, with the
goal of having increased spatial resolution and sensitivity compared to whole-body systems …
goal of having increased spatial resolution and sensitivity compared to whole-body systems …
Clinical performance of 2 dedicated PET scanners for breast imaging: initial evaluation
M Iima, Y Nakamoto, S Kanao, T Sugie… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2012 - Soc Nuclear Med
The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of 2 newly
developed dedicated breast PET scanners in patients with known or suspected breast …
developed dedicated breast PET scanners in patients with known or suspected breast …
Design considerations for a limited angle, dedicated breast, TOF PET scanner
Abstract Development of partial ring, dedicated breast positron emission tomography (PET)
scanners is an active area of research. Due to the limited angular coverage, generation of …
scanners is an active area of research. Due to the limited angular coverage, generation of …
maxPET, a dedicated mammary and axillary region PET imaging system for breast cancer
NK Doshi, RW Silverman, Y Shao… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2001 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Presents initial measurements from a high-performance prototype dedicated PET camera
(maxPET) designed for mammary and axillary region imaging. The system consists of two …
(maxPET) designed for mammary and axillary region imaging. The system consists of two …
Clinical imaging characteristics of the positron emission mammography camera: PEM Flex Solo II
L MacDonald, J Edwards, T Lewellen… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2009 - Soc Nuclear Med
We evaluated a commercial positron emission mammography (PEM) camera, the PEM Flex
Solo II. This system comprises two 6× 16.4 cm detectors that scan together covering up to a …
Solo II. This system comprises two 6× 16.4 cm detectors that scan together covering up to a …
Performance evaluation of a high resolution dedicated breast PET scanner
T García Hernández, A Vicedo González… - Medical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: Early stage breast cancers may not be visible on a whole‐body PET scan. To
overcome whole‐body PET limitations, several dedicated breast positron emission …
overcome whole‐body PET limitations, several dedicated breast positron emission …
Performance evaluation of a new dedicated breast PET scanner using NEMA NU4-2008 standards
KK Miyake, K Matsumoto, M Inoue… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2014 - Soc Nuclear Med
The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance characteristics of a newly developed
dedicated breast PET scanner, according to National Electrical Manufacturers Association …
dedicated breast PET scanner, according to National Electrical Manufacturers Association …
PET camera designs for imaging breast cancer and axillary node involvement
WW Moses, TF Budinger, RH Huesman - Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 1995 - osti.gov
We propose a design for a PET camera dedicated to imaging breast tumors with high
selectivity and specificity, but low cost and injected FDG dose. This extends a previous …
selectivity and specificity, but low cost and injected FDG dose. This extends a previous …
Dedicated PET scanners for breast imaging
R Freifelder, JS Karp - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 1997 - iopscience.iop.org
We have used computer simulations to compare two designs for a PET scanner dedicated to
breast imaging with a whole-body PET scanner. The new designs combine high spatial …
breast imaging with a whole-body PET scanner. The new designs combine high spatial …