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Single-photon emission computed tomography: Principles and applications

ContributorsDu, Yong; Zaidi, Habiborcid
Published inEncyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering, Editors Narayan, R, p. 493-506
PublisherAmsterdam : Elsevier
Publication date2019
Abstract

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a noninvasive molecular imaging method that can visualize physiological functions inside the human body. It is widely used not only for routine clinical diagnosis but also for basic scientific research. Fundamentals of SPECT, including instrumentation, physics, and image reconstruction, will be discussed in this article. Examples of routine clinical applications in various diseases will be highlighted. New developments in both hardware and software will be described. The way SPECT is gradually involved in the staging, treatment planning, and monitoring of patients in the new arena of personalized precision medicine will also be addressed.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Encyclopedias
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DU, Yong, ZAIDI, Habib. Single-photon emission computed tomography: Principles and applications. In: Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2019. p. 493–506. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.10891-8
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