Evaluation of the SwiftScan mode in bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging: effect on imaging quality and a semi-quantitative analysis.

Dan Wu, Shiting Guo, Yue Hao, Jingwen Li, Yuanyuan Liu, Xin Zhang

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Dan WuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

Shiting GuoDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

Yue HaoDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

Jingwen LiDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

Yuanyuan LiuDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

Xin ZhangDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.

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Background: Methods: Results: The SwiftScan mode obtained better quality images than the SwiftScan-50% and SS modes, and it also had better sphere clarity and lower background COVs (P<0.05). The mean counts of the SwiftScan, and the corresponding radioactive concentration and SBR were significantly higher than those of the SwiftScan-50% and SS (P<0.05), except in relation to the 13-10 mm spheres. A total of 101 abnormal Conclusions: The SwiftScan showed significant improvements in image quality and the semi-quantitative analysis of bone SPECT imaging. It reduced the scanning time by 50% without compromising the image quality or diagnostic performance. These findings provide valuable insights that may inform the clinical application of the SwiftScan, enhancing qualitative and quantitative diagnosis in bone SPECT imaging.

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boneimage qualitysemi-quantificationsingle-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT)SwiftScan

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PMID39698712

DOI10.21037/qims-24-627

PMCPMC11651981

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