Technical and clinical assessment of latest technology SiPM integrated digital PETCT scanner.
Radiography (Lond)
; 29(4): 705-711, 2023 07.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to conduct a technical and clinical evaluation of a Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) integrated digital Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PETCT) Scanner using National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU 2- 2018 standards.METHODS:
System sensitivity was measured by using a NEMA sensitivity phantom. Scatter fraction, count-rate performance, accuracy of count loss, and timing resolution were all computed. Clinical images were acquired and image quality was assessed and compared with published studies.RESULTS:
At 1 cm, tangential, radial, and axial spatial resolutions were 3.02 mm, 3.02 mm, and 2.73 mm at full width half maximum (FWHM), respectively. Sensitivity at centre and 10 cm was 10.359 cps/kBq and 9.741 cps/kBq, respectively. The timing resolution was measured at 372 ps.CONCLUSION:
The digital PETCT exhibits a high-spatial resolution and a superior timing resolution, which advances the diagnostic ability to detect small lesions and boosts the diagnostic confidence. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Increases clinical relevance by improving the ability to detect and differentiate tiny or low-contrast lesions without compromising radiopharmaceutical dose or overall scan time.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones
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Tomografía Computarizada por Tomografía de Emisión de Positrones
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Radiography (Lond)
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India