Visualization of brainstem perfusion using a high spatial resolution SPECT system

Clin Nucl Med. 1992 May;17(5):378-9. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199205000-00008.

Abstract

The authors explored the high spatial resolution of a three-head rotating SPECT system, equipped with lead super-fine fanbeam collimator. The brainstem was high-lighted in a three-dimensional reconstruction, showing perfusion small structures such as mesencephalon, pons, and medulla oblongata. The visualization of brainstem perfusion sets new landmarks in functional neuroimaging and, moreover, was obtained with a commercially available three-head SPECT system.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Stem / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • Oximes
  • Technetium Tc 99m Exametazime
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon / methods*

Substances

  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • Oximes
  • Technetium Tc 99m Exametazime