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3b. PET image reconstruction
• PET/CT reconstruction directly affects detection and delineation of
lesions
• Different diagnostic objectives may require different strategies for
image quality and quantification
• Image characteristics strongly depend on acquisition protocols
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patient preparation
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Injected activity
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Acquisition time and duration
• Consistent and standardized acquisition protocols and
reconstruction methods are absolutely necessary!
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ESTRO teaching course on advanced imaging techniques