First sub-500μm-resolution simultaneous SPECT/MRI imaging with the MRC-SPECT-I: An ultrahigh resolution MR-compatible SPECT system using highly pixelated semiconductor detectors

Xiao Chun Lai, B. Odintsov, C. Liang, E. Zannoni, Chin Tu Chen, Ling Jian Meng

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Abstract

The group at University of Illinois has developed the first generation MRI compatible SPECT (MRC-SPECT-I) using 40 highly pixelated CdTe detectors. In the paper, we examined strong magnetic distortion over detector charge collection, system response, and the corresponding correction model. The system capability of working in simultaneous SPECT/MRI imaging was also demonstrated using point source and resolution phantom studies. Our results showed MRC-SPECT-I could obtain sub-500μm resolution.

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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