@phdthesis{Janssen2023,
  author    = {Janßen, Jan Paul},
  title     = {Capabilities of a multi-pinhole SPECT system with two stationary detectors for in vivo imaging in rodents},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-32860},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-328608},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Molecular imaging of rats is of great importance for basic and translational research. As a powerful tool in nuclear medicine, SPECT can be used to visualize specific functional processes in the body, such as myocardial perfusion or bone metabolism. Typical applications in laboratory animals are imaging diagnostics or the development of new tracers for clinical use. Innovations have enabled resolutions of up to a quarter of a millimeter with acceptable sensitivity. These advances have recently led to significantly more interest in SPECT both clinically and preclinically. The objective of this thesis was to evaluate the performance of the new U-SPECT5/CT E-Class by MILabs with a dedicated ultra-high resolution multi-pinhole collimator for rats and its potential for in vivo imaging of rats. The unique features of the U-SPECT are the large stationary detectors and the new iterative reconstruction algorithm. In addition, compared to the conventional system, the "E-Class" uses only two detectors instead of three. First, the sensitivity, maximum resolution, and uniformity were determined as performance parameters. Thereafter, CNRs for different activity levels comparable to those of typical in vivo activities were examined. Finally, two example protocols were carried out for imaging with 99mTc-MIBI and 99mTc-HMDP in healthy rats to evaluate the in vivo capabilities. For this purpose, CNR calculations and an image quality assessment were performed. The focus was on image quality as a function of scan time and post-reconstruction filter across a wide range of realistically achievable in vivo conditions. Performance was reasonable compared to other systems in the literature, with a sensitivity of 567 cps/MBq, a maximum resolution of 1.20 mm, and a uniformity of 55.5\%. At the lower activities, resolution in phantom studies decreased to ≥1.80 mm while maintaining good image quality. High-quality bone and myocardial perfusion SPECTs were obtained in rats with a resolution of ≥1.80 mm and ≥2.20 mm, respectively. Although limited sensitivity remains a weakness of SPECT, the U-SPECT5/CT E-Class with the UHR-RM collimator can achieve in vivo results of the highest standard despite the missing third detector. Currently, it is one of the best options for high-resolution radionuclide imaging in rats.},
  subject      = {SPECT},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Pannenbecker2024,
  author    = {Pannenbecker, Pauline Luisa},
  title     = {Vergleich von Dual- und Single-Source Dual-Energy CT in der Diagnostik der akuten Lungenarterienembolie hinsichtlich Bildqualit{\"a}t und Strahlendosis},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-35206},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-352064},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Hintergrund: Die CT-Pulmonalisangiographie (CTPA) ist diagnostischer Goldstandard der Diagnostik der Lungenarterienembolie (LAE). Durch Dual-Energy CT (DECT) k{\"o}nnen mithilfe von Joddistributionskarten LAEs auf Segment- und Subsegmentebene besser detektiert werden. Neben der etablierten Dual-Source-Technik erm{\"o}glicht ein Split-Filter eine DECT-Akquisition mit Single-Source-Scannern. Ein solcher SF-DECT-Scanner sollte hinsichtlich der Bildqualit{\"a}t sowie der Strahlendosis mit einem etabliertem DS-DECT-Ger{\"a}t verglichen werden. Material und Methoden: Insgesamt wurden 135 Patienten eingeschlossen, die eine CTPA erhielten: 68 erhielten einen DS-DECT-Scan mit 90/Sn150 kV und 67 einen SF-DECT-Scan mit Au/Sn120 kV. F{\"u}r beide Protokolle wurden farbkodierte Joddistributionskarten erstellt. Die objektive (CT-Abschw{\"a}chung in relevanten Gef{\"a}ßen in HU, Signal-Rausch-Verh{\"a}ltnis (SNR), Kontrast-Rausch-Verh{\"a}ltnis (CNR), perfused blood volume (PBV)) und subjektive Bildqualit{\"a}t (2 Befunder (B), 5-Punkte-Likert-Skala) sowie Dosisparameter wurden erhoben und verglichen. Ergebnisse: Alle CTPAs waren von diagnostischer Qualit{\"a}t. Ihre subjektive Bildqualit{\"a}t wurde in 80,9/82,4\% (B1/B2) der DS-DECT und in 77,6/76,1\% der SF-DECT als exzellent oder gut bewertet. Die subjektive Bildqualit{\"a}t der Joddistributionskarten der SF-DECT wurde von beiden Befundern als schlechter beurteilt. Die HU-Werte der relevanten Gef{\"a}ße unterschieden sich nicht signifikant (p>0.05), SNR und CNR der SF-Gruppe waren in zentralen Gef{\"a}ßen jedoch h{\"o}her (p<0.05); die PBV-Werte der SF-Gruppe waren teils h{\"o}her (p<0.05). Alle erhobenen Dosisparameter waren in der SF-Gruppe h{\"o}her (p<0,05). Konklusion: In der diagnostischen Abkl{\"a}rung eines V.a. eine akute LAE erm{\"o}glicht der Einsatz eines Split-Filters an einem Single-Source-CT-Scanner eine Dual-Energy-Untersuchung. Dies geht im Vergleich zu etablierten DS-Scannern jedoch mit einer schlechteren Qualit{\"a}t der Joddistributionskarten und einer h{\"o}heren Strahlendosis einher.},
  subject      = {Lungenembolie},
  language  = {de}
}