Assessment of the kidney function parameters split function, mean transit time, and outflow efficiency using dynamic FDG-PET/MRI in healthy subjects.

Barbara K GeistPascal BaltzerBarbara FuegerMartina HamboeckThomas NakuzLaszlo PappSazan RasulLalith Kumar Shiyam SundarMarcus HackerAnton Staudenherz

Published in: European journal of hybrid imaging (2019)

The study proofs the concept that SF, MTT, and OE can be estimated with dynamic FDG PET/MRI scans in healthy kidneys. This has advantages for patients receiving a routine PET/MRI scan, as kidney parameters can be estimated simultaneously to functional and morphological imaging with high accuracy.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
positron emission tomography
pet ct
contrast enhanced
pet imaging
magnetic resonance imaging
diffusion weighted imaging
high resolution
dual energy
clinical practice
mass spectrometry
photodynamic therapy