Digital PET CT Scan is a medical imaging technology used by doctors to detect various diseases, including cancer, heart conditions, and brain disorders. Compared to conventional PET scans, Digital PET CT Scan offers numerous superior benefits. A PET scan works by injecting a radioactive tracer into the body, which accumulates in organs and tissues based on their metabolic activity, such as high-glucose-consuming cancer cells.
Ruby General Hospital has started the first Digital PET CT in Kolkata whose unique features and specifications will reduce the time of PET CT from 30 minutes to 5 minutes with the patient receiving only one – third of the dose of radiation. It will also give enhanced picture clarity. The biggest advantage of Digital PET CT is that it can detect the smallest tumours which are missed by analog PET CT. Tumours around 2.9 mm will be picked up while, the best analog PET CT can pick up tumour sized above 4.3 mm. This will save many lives through early detection and lessen the suffering of patients.
Digital PET-CT systems utilize advanced silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) instead of instead of traditional photomultiplier tubes, leading to enhanced image clarity and clarity and better lesion detection.
High-quality images can be acquired with a lower dose of the radioactive tracer, tracer, minimizing radiation exposure for patients. Some studies suggest a potential potential reduction of up to 50% in radiation dose compared to analog systems. systems.
The increased efficiency in photon detection enables faster data acquisition, acquisition, significantly reducing the overall scan time. This improves patient comfort, reduces the likelihood of motion artifacts, and increases patient throughput. Digital PET-CT can be up to 3 times faster than traditional systems.
Digital PET-CT provides more precise and reliable data for quantitative analysis, analysis, leading to increased clinical confidence in diagnoses and treatment planning.
Digital PET CT Scan delivers higher resolution imaging thanks to advanced silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology, which is more compact than traditional analog systems. This results in better spatial resolution and enhanced capability to differentiate tissues in the body.
It can even help doctors detect subcentimeter-sized cancerous lesions that are difficult to identify with conventional scans.
With improved sensitivity and spatial resolution, Digital PET CT Scans produce images with higher contrast, making it easier to identify and characterize lesions. After the scan, results are displayed in full color on a computer screen—unlike the typical black-and-white output of conventional PET scans.
These color-coded images help doctors pinpoint areas of tracer accumulation, aiding in cancer detection and staging.
Digital PET CT Scan can generate superior images while using a lower dose of radiation compared to traditional PET scans. This minimizes potential health risks to patients.
Digital PET CT Scan significantly reduces scan time compared to analog systems, improving patient comfort and reducing waiting time. At Ruby General Hospital, the Digital PET CT Scan using the Omni Legend system can complete scans in just about 5 minutes. This speed enables quicker disease detection and allows for earlier and more effective treatment planning.
Beyond faster scans, some Digital PET CT Scanners—like the one at Ruby General Hospital —feature a 360° Panorama Experience, projecting calming scenic visuals around the patient to enhance comfort during the scan.
Digital PET CT Scan goes beyond basic disease detection. It provides detailed and specific insights into a patient’s condition. For instance, in cancer cases, it helps determine tumor location, spread, and cancer stage.
It also offers detailed information about tumor characteristics and treatment responses, supporting more accurate diagnosis and personalized care planning.
Smallest lesions are picked with the lowest radiation to the patient
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