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The aim is to develop an apparatus for better emission transaxial imaging of organs using positron-emitting substances.

January 1, 1975Radiology

A Positron-Emission Transaxial Tomograph for Nuclear Imaging (PETT)

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved image quality in nuclear imaging technology, indicating potential clinical advancements.

The aim is to develop an apparatus for better emission transaxial imaging of organs using positron-emitting substances.
Developed a hexagonal array system of 24 NaI(T1) detectors.
Implemented coincidence circuits for electronic collimation of annihilation photons.
Applied computer algorithms for quantitative reconstruction of activity distribution.
Achieved higher contrast and resolution images compared to scintillation cameras.
Demonstrated capability through computer simulations and animal studies.

Ter‐Pogossian et al. (1975) studied this question.

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