Anthropomorphic SPECT Phantom

The Anthropomorphic Torso Phantom is used for the evaluation of non-uniform attenuation and scatter compensation methods. The phantom consists of a large, body-shaped cylinder with lung, liver and spine inserts. The phantom simulates the anatomical structures of radioactivity distributions for the upper torso of average to large male/female patients. Lung inserts can be filled with Styrofoam® beads and water to simulate lung tissue density.

When used with the optional Cardiac Insert, cardiac ECT data acquisition and reconstruction methods may also be evaluated.

• Evaluation of cardiac and lung ECT data acquisition and reconstruction methods
• Evaluation of non-uniform attenuation and scatter compensation methods

• Dimensions:
  - O.D.: 10.25" anterior-posterior x 15" lateral (26 x 38 cm)
  - I.D.: 9.5" anterior-posterior x 14.2" lateral (24 x 36 cm)
• Wall Thickness: 0.37" (9.5 mm)
• Volumes:
  - Left Lung (w/o Styrofoam® beads): ~ 0.9 L
  - Right Lung (w/o Styrofoam® beads): ~ 1.1 L
  - Left Lung (w/ Styrofoam® beads): ~ 0.36 L
  - Right Lung (w/ Styrofoam® beads): ~ 0.44 L
  - Liver: ~ 1.2 L
  - Background: ~ 10.3 L
  - Cylinder w/ Lung-Spine Insert: ~ 7.4 L