Evaluation of the MRI compatibility of PET detectors modules for organ-specific inserts in a 3T and 7T MRI scanner.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Simultaneous positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners and inserts are valuable tools for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring due to their complementary information. However, the integration of a PET system into an MRI scanner presents technical challenges for a distortion-free operation.

Purpose

We aim to develop a PET insert dedicated to breast imaging in combination with the 3T PET/MRI scanner Biograph mMR (Siemens Healthineers) as well as a brain PET insert for the 7T MRI scanner MAGNETOM Terra (Siemens Healthineers). For this development, we selected as a basis the C13500 series PET modules (Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.) as they offer an all-in-one solution with a scalable, modular design for compact integrati

SUBMITTER: Schmidt FP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10923015 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature