The thesis illustrates the 90Y microspheres liver radioembolization treatment for patients affected by hepatic cancer. In particular, it focuses on the improvement of the treatment planning, which is based on 99mTc-MAA SPECT imaging. In this regard, a methodology was developed in order to enhance the quantitative accuracy of SPECT imaging, and, thus, the efficacy and safety of the treatment. The positive results were listed and discussed. The thesis closed with some hints for future developments.
Questa tesi si concentra sul trattamento di radioembolizzazione al fegato con microsfere di Ittrio-90 per pazienti affetti da tumori epatici. In particolare, l'obiettivo principale è quello di migliorare la pianificazione di tale trattamento, basata su immagini di tipo 99mTc-MAA SPECT. A tal fine, una metodologia per incrementare l'accuratezza quantitativa degli studi SPECT e, quindi, l'efficacia e la sicurezza del trattamento, è stata sviluppata. I positivi risultati sono stati elencati e discussi. La tesi si conclude illustrandone i possibili sviluppi futuri.
Attenuation correction of 99mTc-MAA SPECT images for 90Y-labeled glass microspheres liver radioembolization
DEMINO, LAURA
2017/2018
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The thesis illustrates the 90Y microspheres liver radioembolization treatment for patients affected by hepatic cancer. In particular, it focuses on the improvement of the treatment planning, which is based on 99mTc-MAA SPECT imaging. In this regard, a methodology was developed in order to enhance the quantitative accuracy of SPECT imaging, and, thus, the efficacy and safety of the treatment. The positive results were listed and discussed. The thesis closed with some hints for future developments.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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