The use of anatomically based models for the analysis of imaged tracer experiments in humans

[摘要] Organ function is often characterised using imaging techniques. In particular atracer is often used which does not react with tissue, is low in concentration, followsbody fluid flows and is distinguishable from the observed system and thus measurable.These requirements ensure linear characteristics of the tracer. In this thesis,these linear characteristics are used to develop a generalised mathematical theoryto determine organ function from imaged tracer experiments. The theory is basedon anatomical and physiological information for single and multiple input organs.[Abbreviated Abstract. Open document to view full version]

[发布机构] University of the Witwatersrand