Adaptive compton camera for medical imaging

Abstract

To optimize image quality and / or sensitivity, a Compton camera is adaptable. The scatter and / or catcher detectors (12, 13) may move closer to and / or further away from a patient and / or each other. Thisadaptation allows a balancing of image quality and sensitivity by altering the geometry.

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Background technique [0001] This embodiment relates to medical imaging using the Compton effect. The Compton effect allows higher imaging energies than that used for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The Compton imaging system was constructed as a test platform, for example the scattering layer was assembled and then the trapper layer was mounted to the large frame. Electronics are connected to detect Compton-based events from the phantom's emissions. The Compton imaging system failed to address the design and constraint requirements for practical use in any commercial clinical setting. Current proposals lack the ability to integrate into imaging platforms in the clinic, or lack the design and constraint requirements (ie, flexibility and scalability) to address commercial and diagnostic needs. [0002] Compton cameras can have low sensitivity ($) and poor image quality (IQ). The absolute number of scattered photons in the scattering layer is low due to ge...

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This adaptation allows balancing image quality and sensitivity by changing the geometry

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