Advantages and Applications of Total-Body PET Scanning
2022; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; Volume: 12; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3390/diagnostics12020426
ISSN2075-4418
AutoresSanaz Katal, Liesl S. Eibschutz, Babak Saboury, Ali Gholamrezanezhad, Abass Alavi,
Tópico(s)Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
ResumoRecent studies have focused on the development of total-body PET scanning in a variety of fields such as clinical oncology, cardiology, personalized medicine, drug development and toxicology, and inflammatory/infectious disease. Given its ultrahigh detection sensitivity, enhanced temporal resolution, and long scan range (1940 mm), total-body PET scanning can not only image faster than traditional techniques with less administered radioactivity but also perform total-body dynamic acquisition at a longer delayed time point. These unique characteristics create several opportunities to improve image quality and can provide a deeper understanding regarding disease detection, diagnosis, staging/restaging, response to treatment, and prognostication. By reviewing the advantages of total-body PET scanning and discussing the potential clinical applications for this innovative technology, we can address specific issues encountered in routine clinical practice and ultimately improve patient care.
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