Validation of a Monte Carlo modelled gamma camera for Lutetium-177 imaging.

This study validated a model of the Siemens Symbia T16 dual-head SPECT/CT gamma camera created using the Monte Carlo program SIMIND for 177Lu. The validation was done by comparing experimental and simulated gamma camera performance criteria tests for the 177Lu 208 keV photopeak with a medium-energy collimator. Results showed good agreement between the experimental and simulated values. These results illustrated that SIMIND could emulate the Symbia T16 successfully and therefore, can be used with confidence to model 177Lu images.
PMID: 32561041 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Applied Radiation and Isotopes - June 22, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Ramonaheng K, van Staden JA, du Raan H Tags: Appl Radiat Isot Source Type: research