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Attenuation correction in SPECT based on transmission studies and Monte Carlo simulations of build-up functions

Ljungberg et al., 1990

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7464126967541116617
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Ljungberg M
Strand S
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Journal of Nuclear Medicine

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A major problem here is the selection of the †correct'value for the effective attenuation coefficient ze@. In addition, for regions in the human body with large variations in attenuation, eg the thorax, pharynx and pelvic regions, Equation 2 will not accurately correct …
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