A spectrum of SPECT/CT image fusion applications in daily clinical practice

Stephen B. Hobbs, Bryan W. Hamon, M. Elizabeth Oates

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Abstract

Direct multimodality image correlation optimizes interpretation and diagnostic confidence, thereby enriching the radiologist's role in guiding clinical management. The primary advantages of SPECT/CT image fusion are more accurate identification and localization of disease and improved specificity. As illustrated here, software-based SPECT/CT image fusion enhances diagnosis for a variety of clinical presentations using the armamentarium of common radiopharmaceuticals, but without the costs of hybrid systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e336-e341
JournalClinical Nuclear Medicine
Volume38
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2013

Keywords

  • CT
  • SPECT
  • SPECT/CT
  • image fusion
  • software

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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