Radiological imaging apparatus and radiological imaging method and radiological imaging support method
US7127026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiological imaging apparatus of the present invention includes an X-ray source for emitting an X-ray, a γ-ray detecting section for outputting a detection signal of a γ-ray, and an X-ray detecting section for outputting a detecting signal of an X-ray. The X-ray source moves around a bed for placing an examinee. The γ-ray detecting section has a plurality of radiation detectors aligned in the longitudinal direction of the bed and placed around the bed. The X-ray detecting section is positioned in a region formed between one end and the other end of the γ-ray detecting section in the longitudinal direction of the bed. The X-ray source is also positioned in the region. Since the X-ray detecting section is placed in the region, it is possible to accurately combine a PET image and an X-ray computed tomographic image.
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