SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATION OF A POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) DETECTOR WITH A COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY (CT) GANTRY

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An imaging system comprising:
an x-ray computed tomography (CT) gantry having a rotating portion and a stationary portion within a housing, and including a bore volume therethrough; an x-ray source and an x-ray detector coupled to the rotating portion; and a positron emission tomography (PET) detector, the PET detector coupled to the stationary portion of the CT gantry, the PET detector extending at least partially into the CT gantry, such that at least a portion of the PET detector is within the housing of the CT gantry.