Five Years of Cyclotron Radioisotope Production Experiences at the First PET-CT in Venezuela

Five years operation of a compact cyclotron installed at PET-CT facility in Caracas, Venezuela is given. Production rate of 18F labeled FDG, operation and radiation monitoring experience are included. We conclude that 18FDG CT-PET is the most effective technique for patient diagnosis.

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Main Authors: Colmenter, L, Sajo-Bohus, L, Liendo, J A, Greaves, E D, Coelho, D, Barros, H, Castillo, J, Esteves, L M, Ruiz, N, Morales, L, Lugo, I
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
CYCLOTRONS
DIAGNOSTIC USES
FLUORINE 18
ISOTOPE PRODUCTION
PATIENTS
POSITRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
RADIATION MONITORING
RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
RADIOTHERAPY
VENEZUELA
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Summary:Five years operation of a compact cyclotron installed at PET-CT facility in Caracas, Venezuela is given. Production rate of 18F labeled FDG, operation and radiation monitoring experience are included. We conclude that 18FDG CT-PET is the most effective technique for patient diagnosis.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.2813874