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Initial development of a dual-modality SPECT-CT system for dedicated mammotomography

Madhav et al., 2006

Document ID
318430995205514628
Author
Madhav P
Crotty D
McKinley R
Tornai M
Publication year
Publication venue
2006 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record

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Dual-modality systems offer great promise in improving detection and evaluation of cancer through enhancement of the visual quality and quantitative accuracy of radionuclide imaging. A compact SPECT-CT system for dedicated 3D breast imaging is in development …
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