Abstract
Several researchers have proven the benefits of using time-of-flight data in Positron Emission Tomography (TOFPET). One of the characteristics of TOFPET which has not been previously explored is the ability to carry out real-time image reconstruction. The advantages of real-time reconstruction are four-fold: 1) Immediate visual feedback of image build-up, 2) Substantial savings of image memory, 3) Faster thoughput of patients through the system and 4) Region-of-interest reconstruction for further memory savings. We present a generalized mathematical model describing this technique together with computer simulations demonstrating its feasibility. We also discuss the implementation of this real-time reconstruction scheme in the TOFPET scanner currently under construction at our institution.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 524-528 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering