Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic intracavitary measurement device (100) comprising a supporting rod (10) extending along a main direction of extension (X) and a measuring head (20) coupled or integrated with a first end (10a) of said supporting rod (10). The measuring head (20) comprises at least one collimation element (30) configured to filter gamma radiation emitted by a source (S) defined by a suitably energised body tissue and a scintillation unit (40) configured to detect the gamma radiation emitted by the body tissue and filtered by the collimation element (30). The measuring head (20) is configured to operate with variable investigation areas (A).

Abstract: Described is a measuring structure (100) for PET or SPECT applications comprising a matrix of scintillation crystals (200) each having a bar shape and extending along a longitudinal axis (X). Wherein the scintillation crystals (200) are parallel to each other and oriented in such a way as to define a measuring direction (R) that is transversal to the longitudinal axis (X). The measuring structure (100) comprises a first electronic conversion circuitry associated with the first surface (200a) of each scintillation crystal (200) for receiving an optical signal and converting it into an electric signal and a second electronic conversion circuitry associated with the second surface (200b) of each scintillation crystal (200) for receiving an optical signal and converting it into an electric signal.

Abstract: Described is a measuring structure (100) for PET or SPECT applications comprising a matrix of scintillation crystals (200) configured for simultaneously measuring radiation directed along respective directions. each crystal (200) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) between an upper surface (200a) and a base surface (200b) opposite the upper surface (200a), each scintillation crystal (200) having, along the longitudinal axis (X), a variable transversal section. The structure also comprises a grille (300) defining a plurality of through seats each configured for receiving a respective scintillation crystal (200). Each seat has inner walls (301) shaped to match a lateral surface of the respective scintillation crystal (200). The grille (300) is made of a metal material with a high atomic number designed to screen incident radiation.

Abstract: A multifunction gamma radiation detector includes a supporting rod, a detection head coupled to or integrated with a first end of the supporting rod including detection elements separate from each other for simultaneously detecting gamma radiation directed along respective directions. Each detection element includes a scintillation crystal and corresponding first electronic conversion circuitry for receiving an optical signal from the crystal and converting it into an electrical signal. The detector also includes a handgrip, connectable to a second end of the supporting rod and which can be manually gripped by an operator to direct the detector, and a second electronic circuitry for converting and/or treating the signals connected to the first electronic conversion circuitry. The head also includes an optical detection device acquiring a sequence of optical signals emitted by a suitably energized body tissue.

Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic intracavitary measurement device (100) comprising a supporting rod (10) extending along a main direction of extension (X) and a measuring head (20) coupled or integrated with a first end (10a) of said supporting rod (10). The measuring head (20) comprises at least one collimation element (30) configured to filter gamma radiation emitted by a source (S) defined by a suitably energised body tissue and a scintillation unit (40) configured to detect the gamma radiation emitted by the body tissue and filtered by the collimation element (30). The measuring head (20) is configured to operate with variable investigation areas (A).

Abstract: Described is a directional gamma detector including a detection probe and a handgrip, wherein the detection probe includes: a supporting rod and a detection head coupled or integrated with a first end of the supporting rod. The detection head includes a plurality of detection elements distinct from each other for simultaneously detecting gamma rays directed in different directions and including at least one scintillation crystal and a corresponding first electronic conversion circuitry. Each detection element is associated with a respective collimator. The handgrip is equipped internally with a second electronic circuitry for converting the signals. The detection probe, and in particular a second end of the supporting rod, is reversibly connectable to the handgrip by a mechanical connector equipped with electrical contacts for transferring the signals from the first electronic conversion circuitry to the second electronic conversion circuitry.

Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic measurement device with extended area, including a measurement structure having a matrix of scintillation crystals and an optoelectronic network for converting photons into electrical signals; a collimator with collimation channels; an electronic processing unit applied to the measurement structure processing the electrical signals generated by the measurement structure.

Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic detection device with a high degree of compactness and simplified electronics, including a scintillation structure, a collimator, an optoelectronic unit associated with the scintillation structure for converting photons into electrical signals and an electronic processing unit connected to the optoelectronic unit for processing the electrical signals generated by the optoelectronic unit, wherein the optoelectronic unit includes a plurality of individual optoelectronic conversion elements of the SiPM or MPPC type each associated with a respective collimation channel and having a surface below the transversal surface of the respective collimation channel, and wherein between each optoelectronic conversion element and the scintillation structure there is an optical guide configured for conveying and for converging the photons generated by a corresponding portion of the scintillation structure towards the optoelectronic conversion element.

Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic measurement device with extended area, including a measurement structure having a matrix of scintillation crystals and an optoelectronic network for converting photons into electrical signals; a collimator with collimation channels; an electronic processing unit applied to the measurement structure processing the electrical signals generated by the measurement structure.

Abstract: A multifunction gamma radiation detector includes a supporting rod, a detection head coupled to or integrated with a first end of the supporting rod including detection elements separate from each other for simultaneously detecting gamma radiation directed along respective directions. Each detection element includes a scintillation crystal and corresponding first electronic conversion circuitry for receiving an optical signal from the crystal and converting it into an electrical signal. The detector also includes a handgrip, connectable to a second end of the supporting rod and which can be manually gripped by an operator to direct the detector, and a second electronic circuitry for converting and/or treating the signals connected to the first electronic conversion circuitry. The head also includes an optical detection device acquiring a sequence of optical signals emitted by a suitably energized body tissue.

Abstract: Described is a directional gamma detector including a detection probe and a handgrip, wherein the detection probe includes: a supporting rod and a detection head coupled or integrated with a first end of the supporting rod. The detection head includes a plurality of detection elements distinct from each other for simultaneously detecting gamma rays directed in different directions and including at least one scintillation crystal and a corresponding first electronic conversion circuitry. Each detection element is associated with a respective collimator. The handgrip is equipped internally with a second electronic circuitry for converting the signals. The detection probe, and in particular a second end of the supporting rod, is reversibly connectable to the handgrip by a mechanical connector equipped with electrical contacts for transferring the signals from the first electronic conversion circuitry to the second electronic conversion circuitry.

Abstract: A diagnostic device for morpho-functional investigations includes a plurality of measuring elements (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) of the scintillation type, positioned around a receiving area (3) for performing relative three-dimensional investigations on different parts of a patient (P) positioned in the receiving area, the first ring (5) having an internal diameter (d) less than the internal diameter (D) of the second ring (6).

Abstract: A portable gamma camera includes a containment body (2), a scintillation measuring structure (3) housed in the containment body (2), a collimator (4) associated with the measuring structure (3), a display (5) positioned on the containment body (2) and an electronic controller unit (6), operating between the measuring structure (3) and the display (5) for generating on the display (5) images representing the radiation intercepted by the measuring structure (3).

Abstract: A portable gamma camera includes a containment body (2), a scintillation measuring structure (3) housed in the containment body (2), a collimator (4) associated with the measuring structure (3), a display (5) positioned on the containment body (2) and an electronic controller unit (6), operating between the measuring structure (3) and the display (5) for generating on the display (5) images representing the radiation intercepted by the measuring structure (3).

Abstract: A diagnostic device for morpho-functional investigations includes a plurality of measuring elements (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) of the scintillation type, positioned around a receiving area (3) for performing relative three-dimensional investigations on different parts of a patient (P) positioned in the receiving area, the first ring (5) having an internal diameter (d) less than the internal diameter (D) of the second ring (6).

Abstract: A scintillation device with high resolution includes a detection unit (3) to convert into light radiation an ionising radiation originating from a source under examination and a collimator (2) made of a material with high atomic number 3nd including a plurality of grids (4), the grids (4) co-operating with each other in mutually sliding fashion in a transverse direction to the direction of detection (R) to provide a partial coverage of the detection unit (3) in such a way as to expand and reduce in an adjustable manner a surface area of the detection unit (3) offered to the radiation.

Abstract: A scintigraphic device includes: a collimator for receiving and directing electromagnetic radiation from a source; a scintillation structure associated with the collimator for receiving the electromagnetic radiation from the collimator and converting it into visible radiation; an electro-optical converter combined with a suitable electronics and associated with the scintillation structure for receiving the visible radiation and converting it into electric signals; a processing unit connected to the electro-optical converter for receiving the electric signals and rebuilding, as a function of the electric signals, images of the source; an actuating system for mutually moving the source and the collimator to enable the collimator to detect the electromagnetic radiation at different mutual positioning locations of the source and the collimator, the processing unit being adapted to rebuild a plurality of auxiliary images representative of the source, each auxiliary image corresponding to a respective mutual positi

Abstract: A method for obtaining a scintillation body comprising the steps of readying a matrix of binding material within which is present a plurality of scintillation crystals, obtaining a plurality of channels within the matrix and around the crystals and inserting metallic material having a high atomic number and high density between mutually adjacent scintillation crystals without separating the scintillation crystals from the matrix of binding material.

Abstract: A scintigraphic device includes: a collimator for receiving and directing electromagnetic radiation from a source; a scintillation structure associated with the collimator for receiving the electromagnetic radiation from the collimator and converting it into visible radiation; an electro-optical converter combined with a suitable electronics and associated with the scintillation structure for receiving the visible radiation and converting it into electric signals; a processing unit connected to the electro-optical converter for receiving the electric signals and rebuilding, as a function of the electric signals, images of the source; an actuating system for mutually moving the source and the collimator to enable the collimator to detect the electromagnetic radiation at different mutual positioning locations of the source and the collimator, the processing unit being adapted to rebuild a plurality of auxiliary images representative of the source, each auxiliary image corresponding to a respective mutual positi

Abstract: A method for obtaining a scintillation body comprising the steps of readying a matrix of binding material within which is present a plurality of scintillation crystals, obtaining a plurality of channels within the matrix and around the crystals and inserting metallic material having a high atomic number and high density between mutually adjacent scintillation crystals without separating the scintillation crystals from the matrix of binding material.