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Workflow and Practical Logistics

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In contrast to PET/CT, several aspects concerning workflow have to be considered. In the following chapter, patient preparations as well as differences in comparison to PET/CT are discussed (i.e. metal implants, gadolinium-containing contrast agents). Furthermore, protocol recommendations are given for simultaneous as well as sequential MR-PET scanners. New methods for motion correction in PET open up in simultaneous MR-PET imaging. Finally, this new hybrid modality makes great demands on storage media and software solutions for image reading which will be addressed.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

    N. F. Schwenzer, H. Schmidt & C. D. Claussen

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  1. Depto. Medicina Nuclear, Autonomous University of Barcelona Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain

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    Pablo Ros

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Schwenzer, N.F., Schmidt, H., Claussen, C.D. (2014). Workflow and Practical Logistics. In: Carrio, I., Ros, P. (eds) PET/MRI. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40692-8_3

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