Plane-dependent ML scatter scaling: 3D extension of the 2D simulated single scatter estimate

In this work, we propose a plane-dependent maximum likelihood (ML) scatter scale estimation from the emission measurements. The scatter scales obtained are validated using a Monte Carlo simulation of a NEMA-like phantom, and results are shown from two whole-body patient scans.

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