A prototype of the MRI-compatible ultra-high resolution SPECT for in vivo mice brain imaging

Jia Wei Tan, Liang Cai, Ling Jian Meng

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Abstract

In this paper, we will present a preliminary study based on a prototype of the MRI-compatible, ultra-high resolution SPECT system for use in a pre-existing Siemens 3.0 T MR scanner. The system uses an ultra-high special resolution energy-resolved photon-counting (ERPC) CdTe detector that we have recently developed. This detector consists of eight detector hybrids, each having a pixilated CdTe detector of 1mm thickness, bump-bonded to a custom-designed CMOS readout ASIC. Each detector hybrid offers an imaging area of 1.1cm x 2.2cm that is divided into an array of 32 x 64 pixels with a pitch size of 350μm x 350μm. A prototype SPECT system has been designed and tailored for use inside the 3.0 T Siemens scanner for tomographic imaging. It consists of a single ERPC detector head, coupled to a collimation aperture. The system is supported by a non-magnetic gantry that allows the system to be moved in and out the Siemens scanner and to be rotated around the object to obtain a sufficient angular sampling. All shielding, supporting and cooling structures are proved to be MRI-compatible. The imaging performance of the prototype system with presence of magnetic field will be evaluated by using image of the Co57 point source and the results will be presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, NSS/MIC 2009
Pages2800-2805
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, NSS/MIC 2009 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Oct 25 2009Oct 31 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record
ISSN (Print)1095-7863

Other

Other2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, NSS/MIC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period10/25/0910/31/09

Keywords

  • Energy-resolved photon counting detectors
  • MRI-compatible SPECT system

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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