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    This study introduces a new spatially variant resolution modeling technique for list-mode reconstruction, improving image quality. The Image Space Reconstruction Algorithm (ISRA) is shown to be a suitable and efficient alternative to MLEM.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Image Reconstruction

    Background:

    • Iterative reconstruction in list-mode positron emission tomography (PET) requires accurate modeling of the system matrix.
    • Current methods often use simplified or stationary models for detector response and physical effects like positron range.
    • Improving spatial resolution is crucial for accurate diagnosis and quantitative analysis in PET imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel spatially variant resolution modeling technique for list-mode PET reconstruction.
    • To investigate the compatibility of acceleration strategies with different iterative algorithms.
    • To compare the performance of the proposed method with existing techniques, including MLEM and stationary Gaussian convolution.

    Main Methods:

    • A spatially variant resolution modeling technique was developed, estimating the system matrix on-the-fly during iterative reconstruction.
    • Event endpoints were redistributed based on probability density functions of detector response and photon acollinearity.
    • Positron range was modeled using image-based convolution, and the Image Space Reconstruction Algorithm (ISRA) was adapted for list-mode implementation.

    Main Results:

    • The developed technique demonstrated agreement with measured point spread functions.
    • ISRA, adapted for list-mode, proved well-suited for the spatially variant model, unlike MLEM.
    • Significant improvements in resolution recovery were observed, especially for off-center objects, compared to commercial software and stationary Gaussian modeling.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed spatially variant resolution modeling technique enhances image reconstruction in list-mode PET.
    • ISRA is an effective and suitable alternative to MLEM for implementing this advanced modeling approach.
    • This method offers superior resolution recovery with only a marginal increase in computation time.