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World J Respirol. Mar 28, 2017; 7(1): 1-16
Published online Mar 28, 2017. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v7.i1.1
Table 8 Practical considerations for positron emission tomography vs single photon emission computed tomography
ModalityAdvantagesDisadvantages
PETIncreased resolutionCyclotron and radiopharmaceutical preparation Rapid repeat testing not possible[87]
SPECTLower cost More widely available. Dynamic SPECT give time course of ventilationLower spatial and contrast resolution