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Breast Cancer
Automated volumetric breast ultrasound data-acquisition system developed
August 25th, 2005
Researchers have developed an automated quantitative volumetric breast ultrasound data-acquisition system. "This paper describes the development and initial testing of an automated ultrasound imaging technique to acquire quantitative volumetric breast data; the clinical application being breast cancer diagnosis and management. A novel mechanical scanner has been designed and constructed to constrain the breast tissue without compromising the image, to acquire images of the majority of the breast using a conventional B-mode scanner and to maintain patient comfort," scientists in England reported. "An algorithm to improve upon simple depth-dependent...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-08-25)
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