Systems and methods for integration of a positron emission tomography (PET) detector with a computed-tomography (CT) gantry
US9560970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/5247
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for integration of a PET detector with a CT gantry are provided. One system includes an x-ray computed tomography (CT) gantry having a rotating portion and a stationary portion within a housing, and including a bore volume therethrough. The system also includes an x-ray source and an x-ray detector coupled to the rotating portion. The system further includes a positron emission tomography (PET) detector, wherein the PET detector is coupled to the stationary portion of the CT gantry, such that the PET detector extends at least partially into the CT gantry with at least a portion of the PET detector within the housing of the CT gantry.
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