Abstract #0407
Whole-body concept for integration of hybrid PET/MR imaging into radiation therapy treatment planning
Daniel H Paulus 1 , Mark Oehmigen 2 , and Harald H Quick 1,2
1
Institute of Medical Physics, University of
Erlangen-Nrnberg, Erlangen, Germany,
2
High
Field and Hybrid MR Imaging, University Hospital Essen,
Essen, Germany
PET and MR imaging have become an important part in
radiation therapy (RT) treatment planning for accurate
target volume delineation. A novel concept for hybrid
PET/MR systems is presented that allows for whole-body
imaging with dedicated RT equipment including a flat RT
table overlay and RF body coil holders. Height
adjustable body bridges fix a body RF coil above the
patients body without touching it and can be mounted at
different positions. Attenuation correction maps can be
automatically generated for each patient setup. MR and
PET compatibility has been systematically evaluated
using phantom scans and a first patient study.
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