Transmission imaging in a pet scanner based on forward-scattered gamma rays with coincidence detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11768300
APP PUB NO 20230003909A1
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17756910

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Disclosed is a novel method of obtaining transmission scan data in a PET scanner by incorporating one or more stationary gamma-ray sources that provide forward scattered gamma-photons that can be used as transmission imaging radiation.

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  • SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.

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Hamill, James Knoxville, US 7 89

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