Digital PET CT Scan is a medical imaging technology used by doctors to detect various diseases, including cancer, heart conditions, and brain disorders. Compared to conventional PET scans, Digital PET CT Scan offers numerous superior benefits.
Key Advantages of Digital PET CT Scan Over Conventional PET Scan
1. Superior Image Quality and Lesion Detection
Digital PET CT Scan delivers higher resolution imaging thanks to advanced silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) technology, which is more compact than traditional analog systems. This results in better spatial resolution and enhanced capability to differentiate tissues in the body.
It can even help doctors detect subcentimeter-sized cancerous lesions that are difficult to identify with conventional scans.
2. Enhanced Image Contrast
With improved sensitivity and spatial resolution, Digital PET CT Scans produce images with higher contrast, making it easier to identify and characterize lesions. After the scan, results are displayed in full color on a computer screen—unlike the typical black-and-white output of conventional PET scans.
These color-coded images help doctors pinpoint areas of tracer accumulation, aiding in cancer detection and staging.
3. Lower Radiation Dose
Digital PET CT Scan can generate superior images while using a lower dose of radiation compared to traditional PET scans. This minimizes potential health risks to patients.
4. Faster Scanning Time
Digital PET CT Scan significantly reduces scan time compared to analog systems, improving patient comfort and reducing waiting times. At Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri, the Digital PET CT Scan using the Omni Legend system can complete scans in just about 5 minutes. This speed enables quicker disease detection and allows for earlier and more effective treatment planning.
5. Increased Patient Comfort
Beyond faster scans, some Digital PET CT Scanners—like the one at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri—feature a 360° Panorama Experience, projecting calming scenic visuals around the patient to enhance comfort during the scan.
6. More Specific Disease Insights
Digital PET CT Scan goes beyond basic disease detection. It provides detailed and specific insights into a patient’s condition. For instance, in cancer cases, it helps determine tumor location, spread, and cancer stage.
It also offers detailed information about tumor characteristics and treatment responses, supporting more accurate diagnosis and personalized care planning.
Digital PET CT Scan Now Available at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
Digital PET CT Scan is still a rare technology in Indonesia, with fewer than five hospitals currently equipped with it. The good news is that as of May 2025, Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri has begun operating the state-of-the-art Digital PET CT Scanner—Omni Legend.
In addition to this, the hospital also features a Cyclotron facility, capable of producing the tracer substances used in Digital PET CT Scans to assist in disease detection and diagnosis.
If you’re interested in undergoing a Digital PET CT Scan to assess your health or screen for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or neurological disorders, visit Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri today.
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