What Is the Difference in the Hybrid Imaging Techniques- Spect/ct and Pet-ct and Is There Any Advantage of Their Application?

The hybrid imaging methodsSingle photon Emission Tomography-Computer Tomography / SPECT-CT / and Positron Emission Tomography-Computer Tomography / PET-CT/ allow receiving of combined image of two different techniques. In such a way it is possible to superimpose detailed anatomical image of the multislice spiral computer tomography with specific and sensitive molecular images of the SPECT and PET in a single study, allowing utilization of the full possibilities of the both techniques. They have advantages and disadvantages, which basically stem from the differences in the used radiopharmaceutiacls and their physical properties. In PET-CT – positron emitters are applied, most often 18F and 11C, while in SPECT-CT – single photon emitters, most often Tc and I. A disadvantage of PET is a high cost, which is produced in cyclotron and its logistics is complicated. The great advantage of PET is its better spatial resolution, compared to SPECT, because of the possibility for simultaneous detection of pared photons and better registration. These techniques, especially PET-CT are nowadays the most increasing imaging methods in the world in making diagnosis, staging and following the effect of treatment in patients with oncological, neurological, cardiological, orthopedic diseases and infections. Recently, they are applied for the purposes of radiotherapy planning on the basis of the metabolically active tumor. As a final result, compared to the conventional techniquesrentgenography, CT and MRI, it is possible in many cases to make an early and more precise diagnosis, saving patients’ time and using most appropriate treatment. As a conclusion it is clear, that the hybrid imaging has future and its application will increase. The subject of nuclear medicine / NM / is the clinical application of the radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy of the patients. Using diagnostic methods, objectively organ * Presenting author: [email protected]