Phantom analysis for characterization and comparison of PET detector sampling and reconstruction settings

Scott D. Wollenweber, Bradley J. Kemp

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Abstract

PET scanners are designed to function over a wide dynamic range of imaging conditions. Clinical constraints, such as injected activity and imaging time, often limit the realization of optimal system capability. The 'working range' of image quality for a given imaging situation is dictated by a trade-off of signal to noise. By adjusting scan time and reconstruction parameters, an acceptable trade-off is fixed into a protocol. This study develops the use of quantitative measures using hot and cold rods inserts in head and body-sized phantoms to quantitatively and visually assess two different PET scanner geometries and multiple reconstruction methods in order to further understand optimal scanner design and use in different imaging conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467398626
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 3 2016
Event2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2015 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Oct 31 2015Nov 7 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2015

Other

Other2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period10/31/1511/7/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Instrumentation

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