PET and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Brain Concussion

Publication date: February 2018
Source:Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, Volume 28, Issue 1
Author(s): Cyrus A. Raji, Theodore A. Henderson

Teaser

This article offers an overview of the application of PET and single photon emission computed tomography brain imaging to concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury and traumatic brain injury, in general. The article reviews the application of these neuronuclear imaging modalities in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. Additionally, this article frames the current literature with an overview of the basic physics and radiation exposure risks of each modality.


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