Methods and systems for multi-modality imaging

Details Methods and systems for multi-modality imaging Methods and systems for multi-modality imaging

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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Absorption

C378S197000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10801918

ABSTRACT:
A method of examining a patient is provided. The method includes aligning a patient table in an opening of a gantry unit that includes a CZT photon detector and an x-ray source, imaging a patient utilizing a first imaging modality during a first portion of a scan using the CZT detector, and imaging a patient utilizing a second imaging modality during a second portion of the scan using the CZT detector wherein the second imaging modality is different than the first imaging modality.

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