Since the publication of this book in 2005, the growth of positron emission tomography (PET) and PET/CT modality has been phenomenal with the discovery of efficient detectors and the addition of sophisticated scanners and powerful software. Because of the vast advancement and changes in technology, and also with great appreciation of the success of the first edition, the author thought a second edition of the book would be appropriate.
The book is revised to again fulfill the needs of nuclear medicine professionals such as physicians, technologists, and residents, along with students for their board examination and training. The contents of the book have been kept at the basic level as was in the first edition.
The organization of the book essentially has remained the same. Some chapters have been revised very extensively, while others have only minor changes. No change has been made in Chap. 1 as it is based on basic physics. Extensive revision has been made in Chaps. 2 and 3 to include up-to-date information on detectors, scanners, and data collection. Chapter 4 in the original edition has been divided into Chaps. 4 and 5 to allow for a separate chapter on “Storage, Display, and PACS.” Chapter 6 has been updated with new information on NEMA standards on acceptance tests of PET scanners. New PET radionuclides and the list of current available cyclotrons have been added to Chap. 7. Chapter 8 includes a section on Compounding of PET Radiopharmaceuticals, in addition to several new PET radiopharmaceuticals. New regulations concerning the use of PET radiopharmaceuticals, the licensing of physicians and technologists, and the accreditation of PET facilities to be eligible for reimbursement for PET procedures are all included in Chap. 9. Chapter 10 has been revised, focusing on the issues of current reimbursement issues for PET studies. Only minor changes have been made in Chaps. 11 and 12 to include up-to-date information. Questions have been added at the end of each chapter, as appropriate, to reflect the changes in contents.
Contents:
1. Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter
2. PET Scanning Systems
3. Data Acquisition and Corrections
4. Image Reconstruction
5. Storage, Display, and PACS
6. Performance Characteristics of PET Scanners
7. Cyclotron and Production of PET Radionuclides
8. Synthesis of PET Radiopharmaceuticals
9. Regulations Governing PET Radiopharmaceuticals
10. Reimbursement for PET Procedures
11. Design and Cost of PET Center
12. Procedures for PET Studies
Appendix A. Abbreviations Used in the Text
Appendix B. Terms Used in the Text
Appendix C. Units and Constants
Appendix D. Estimated Absorbed Doses from Intravenous Administration of 18F-FDG and 82Rb-RbCl
Appendix E. Evaluation of Tumor Uptake of 18F-FDG by PET
Appendix F. Answers to Selected Questions
Index
The book is revised to again fulfill the needs of nuclear medicine professionals such as physicians, technologists, and residents, along with students for their board examination and training. The contents of the book have been kept at the basic level as was in the first edition.
The organization of the book essentially has remained the same. Some chapters have been revised very extensively, while others have only minor changes. No change has been made in Chap. 1 as it is based on basic physics. Extensive revision has been made in Chaps. 2 and 3 to include up-to-date information on detectors, scanners, and data collection. Chapter 4 in the original edition has been divided into Chaps. 4 and 5 to allow for a separate chapter on “Storage, Display, and PACS.” Chapter 6 has been updated with new information on NEMA standards on acceptance tests of PET scanners. New PET radionuclides and the list of current available cyclotrons have been added to Chap. 7. Chapter 8 includes a section on Compounding of PET Radiopharmaceuticals, in addition to several new PET radiopharmaceuticals. New regulations concerning the use of PET radiopharmaceuticals, the licensing of physicians and technologists, and the accreditation of PET facilities to be eligible for reimbursement for PET procedures are all included in Chap. 9. Chapter 10 has been revised, focusing on the issues of current reimbursement issues for PET studies. Only minor changes have been made in Chaps. 11 and 12 to include up-to-date information. Questions have been added at the end of each chapter, as appropriate, to reflect the changes in contents.
Contents:
1. Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter
2. PET Scanning Systems
3. Data Acquisition and Corrections
4. Image Reconstruction
5. Storage, Display, and PACS
6. Performance Characteristics of PET Scanners
7. Cyclotron and Production of PET Radionuclides
8. Synthesis of PET Radiopharmaceuticals
9. Regulations Governing PET Radiopharmaceuticals
10. Reimbursement for PET Procedures
11. Design and Cost of PET Center
12. Procedures for PET Studies
Appendix A. Abbreviations Used in the Text
Appendix B. Terms Used in the Text
Appendix C. Units and Constants
Appendix D. Estimated Absorbed Doses from Intravenous Administration of 18F-FDG and 82Rb-RbCl
Appendix E. Evaluation of Tumor Uptake of 18F-FDG by PET
Appendix F. Answers to Selected Questions
Index
Product Details
- Hardcover: 314 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (March 15, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1441908048
- ISBN-13: 978-1441908049
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches