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Five algorithms for image reconstruction in time-of-flight assisted positron emission tomography (TOFPET) have been studied. These algorithms include three approaches previously described in the literature and two new methods recently developed in our institute. Computer simulation studies have been performed to evaluate the relative merits of these various techniques. Performance indices such as computational efficiency, reconstructed image resolution, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) have been investigated. Results from the analysis suggest that the two new methods may offer some potential advantages over other algorithms.
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Chen, C.T., Metz, C.E. (1996). Image Reconstruction in Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography. In: Bacharach, S.L. (eds) Information Processing in Medical Imaging. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4261-5_28
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