Published July 7, 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

The early years of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT): an anthology of selected reminiscences

  • 1. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 (United States)

Description

The origin of SPECT can be found in pioneering experiments on emission tomography performed approximately 50 years ago. This historical review consists of a compilation of first person recollections from nine trailblazing scientists who shaped the early years of SPECT instrumentation during the 1960s and 1970s. (review)

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0031-9155/51/R99/pmb6_13_r07.pdf or at the Web site for the journal Physics in Medicine and Biology (ISSN 1361-6560) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics in Medicine and Biology
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
13
Journal Page Range
p. R99-R115
ISSN
0031-9155
CODEN
PHMBA7

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
38003861
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
GAMMA CAMERAS; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING; REVIEWS; SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
CAMERAS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; COUNTING TECHNIQUES; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DOCUMENT TYPES; EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; TOMOGRAPHY