Compton camera with segmented detection modules

Abstract

A Compton camera for medical imaging is divided into segments (11) with each segment (11) including part of the scatter detector (12), part of the catcher detector (13), and part of the electronics (14). The different segments (11) may be positioned together to form the Compton camera arcing around part of the patient space. By using segments (11), any number of segments (11) may be used to fit with a multi-modality imaging system.

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Background technique [0001] This embodiment relates to a Compton medical imaging system. The Compton imaging system is constructed as a test bed, eg, to assemble a scattering ring and, subsequently, a catcher ring mounted to a large frame. Electronics are connected to detect Compton-based events from the phantom's radiation. Compton imaging systems fail to meet the design and constraints required for practical use in any commercial clinical setting. Current approaches lack the ability to integrate into imaging platforms in the clinic, or lack the design and constraint requirements (ie, flexibility and scalability) to address commercial needs. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] By way of introduction, the preferred embodiments described below include methods, systems and Compton cameras for medical imaging. The Compton camera is divided into sections, where each section includes a portion of a scatter detector, a portion of a capture detector, and a portion of the electroni...

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Problems solved by technology

Current solutions lack the ability to integrate into imaging platforms in the clinic, or lack the design and constraints required to address commercial needs (i.e., flexibility and scalability)

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