Initial clinical experiences with a Fresnel zone-plate imager.
First clinical studies with a Fresnel zone-plate radioisotope imager demonstrate high resolution, sharp tomography, and freedom from scatter. Improved radionuclide imaging is demonstrated, at least for small organs like the thyroid. Certain limitations are present that indicate a need for additional development before application to routine clinical practice.
D000818:Animals; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003102:Colloids; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006044:Goiter, Nodular / Q000175:diagnosis; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010710:Phosphates; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012709:Serum Albumin; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium
D003102:Colloids; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D010710:Phosphates; D012709:Serum Albumin; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium