Published January 1982 | Version v1
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Proton computed tomography of human specimens

Creators

  • 1. Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
  • 2. Chicago Univ., IL (USA)

Description

The experimental procedure and results of a comparative study of the imaging characteristics of proton and X-ray CT scans are presented. Scans of a human brain and heart are discussed. The proton produced images are found to be similar in information content while providing a decided dose advantage. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Med. Biol.
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
1
Series
Phys. Med. Biol.
Journal Page Range
25-36
ISSN
0031-9155

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
13677982
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; HEART; IMAGES; MAN; PHANTOMS; PROTON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MAMMALS; MOCKUP; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PRIMATES; RADIATIONS; STRUCTURAL MODELS; TOMOGRAPHY; VERTEBRATES