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  • Radiological Physics

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  • Previous breast imaging systems using cone beam computed tomography (CT) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) had limitations in complex acquisition trajectories.
  • Fully three-dimensional (3-D) SPECT systems offered insights into the chest wall and entire breast volume.
  • Cone beam CT (CBCT) systems with polar tilting improved sampling near the chest wall and reduced artifacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a single hybrid SPECT-CT system capable of independent complex trajectories for breast imaging.
  • To evaluate the practical implementation and preliminary results of the CT component of the hybrid system.
  • To demonstrate the system's ability to achieve spherical trajectories for comprehensive breast imaging.

Main Methods:

  • A hybrid SPECT-CT system was designed with SPECT nested inside the CT gantry, both capable of independent complex trajectories.
  • The system utilized a rotation stage with combined polar and azimuthal motions for spherical trajectory acquisition.
  • Six trajectories were employed for evaluating the tilt-capable CT system's performance.

Main Results:

  • The developed hybrid system achieved precise polar tilt angles with minimal positioning error and no hysteresis.
  • Initial imaging results showed that off-axis projection views enhanced sampling completeness and attenuation value recovery.
  • Reconstructed images demonstrated marked improvements, indicating superior diagnostic potential.

Conclusions:

  • The hybrid SPECT-CT system offers a versatile platform for advanced breast imaging.
  • The system's capability for complex trajectories and improved reconstructions holds promise for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
  • This technology could significantly advance breast cancer detection and treatment monitoring.