scholarly journals On-Site Validation of a Microwave Breast Imaging System, before First Patient Study

Diagnostics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angie Fasoula ◽  
Luc Duchesne ◽  
Julio Gil Cano ◽  
Peter Lawrence ◽  
Guillaume Robin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Radar Signal ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Signal Processing Algorithms ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging

This paper presents the Wavelia microwave breast imaging system that has been recently installed at the Galway University Hospital, Ireland, for a first-in-human pilot clinical test. Microwave breast imaging has been extensively investigated over the last two decades as an alternative imaging modality that could potentially bring complementary information to state-of-the-art modalities such as X-ray mammography. Following an overview of the main working principles of this technology, the Wavelia imaging system architecture is presented, as are the radar signal processing algorithms that are used in forming the microwave images in which small tumors could be detectable for disease diagnosis. The methodology and specific quality metrics that have been developed to properly evaluate and validate the performance of the imaging system using complex breast phantoms that are scanned at controlled measurement conditions are also presented in the paper. Indicative results from the application of this methodology to the on-site validation of the imaging system after its installation at the hospital for pilot clinical testing are thoroughly presented and discussed. Given that the imaging system is still at the prototype level of development, a rigorous quality assessment and system validation at nominal operating conditions is very important in order to ensure high-quality clinical data collection.

Validation of Wavelia Microwave Breast Imaging System Using Mammography Breast Density

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yazan Abdoush ◽  
Angie Fasoula ◽  
Luc Duchesne ◽  
Julio D. Gil Cano ◽  
Brian M. Moloney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Density ◽  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging

Ongoing development of microwave breast imaging system components

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Haynes ◽  
Line van Nieuwstadt ◽  
Steven Clarkson ◽  
John Stang ◽  
Clare Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
System Components ◽  
Ongoing Development ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging

scholarly journals Microwave Breast Imaging System Prototype with Integrated Numerical Characterization

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Haynes ◽  
John Stang ◽  
Mahta Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Imaging Systems ◽  
Simple Test ◽  
Ansoft Hfss ◽  
Numerical Characterization ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging ◽  
System Prototype ◽  
Test Objects

The increasing number of experimental microwave breast imaging systems and the need to properly model them have motivated our development of an integrated numerical characterization technique. We use Ansoft HFSS and a formalism we developed previously to numerically characterize anS-parameter- based breast imaging system and link it to an inverse scattering algorithm. We show successful reconstructions of simple test objects using synthetic and experimental data. We demonstrate the sensitivity of image reconstructions to knowledge of the background dielectric properties and show the limits of the current model.

scholarly journals Molecular Breast Imaging-guided Percutaneous Biopsy of Breast Lesions: A New Frontier on Breast Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 484-491
Author(s):  
Beatriz E Adrada ◽  
Tanya Moseley ◽  
S Cheenu Kappadath ◽  
Gary J Whitman ◽  
Gaiane M Rauch
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Percutaneous Biopsy ◽  
Breast Lesions ◽  
Nuclear Medicine Imaging ◽  
Camera System ◽  
Molecular Breast Imaging ◽  
Camera Systems ◽  
New Frontier

Abstract Molecular breast imaging (MBI) is an increasingly recognized nuclear medicine imaging modality to detect breast lesions suspicious for malignancy. Recent advances have allowed the development of tissue sampling of MBI-detected lesions using a single-headed camera (breast-specific gamma imaging system) or a dual-headed camera system (MBI system). In this article, we will review current indications of MBI, differences of the two single- and dual-headed camera systems, the appropriate selection of biopsy equipment, billing considerations, and radiation safety. It will also include practical considerations and guidance on how to integrate MBI and MBI-guided biopsy in the current breast imaging workflow.

Initial Results of a Bimodal, Ultrasound-Microwave, Imaging System for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashkan Ghanbarzadeh Dagheyan ◽  
Ali Molaei ◽  
Richard Obermeier ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Aida Kuri Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Acoustic Radiation ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Ultrasound Image ◽  
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis ◽  
Imaging Tool ◽  
Early Results ◽  
Initial Results

Unlike x-ray, ultrasound imaging (USI) uses nonionizing acoustic radiation to detect tumors in various body organs, including breast. In the reconstructed images, a radiologist can distinguish between a tumor and a non-malignant cyst, which is highly valuable in making true-positive diagnoses. However, clinical data shows that the addition of ultrasound to mammography, as a separate but auxiliary imaging tool, can increase the false-positive rates [1]. Nonetheless, in a co-registered manner, when an ultrasound image is used as prior information for another breast imaging modality, USI has the potential to make diagnosis more accurate. Previously, we presented the early results of a near-field radar imaging (NRI) system, developed as an add-on unit to the Digital Breast Tomosynthesis to enhance its low radiological contrast. In this work, the early results of a bimodal, USI-NRI, imaging system is presented by adding an ultrasound sensor to our previous system. A simple experimental configuration was utilized for the purpose of proving the concept. The initial results of this study can open the way for safer (in terms of radiation) and more accurate breast imaging in future.

A miniaturized directional antenna for microwave breast imaging applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2013-2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Zulfiker Mahmud ◽  
Mohammad Tariqul Islam ◽  
Md Naimur Rahman ◽  
Touhidul Alam ◽  
Md Samsuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Directional Antenna ◽  
Impedance Bandwidth ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Directional Radiation ◽  
Lower Frequency Band ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging ◽  
The Time Domain

A novel compact directional antenna with improved gain is proposed for microwave breast imaging (MBI) applications. The radiating fins are modified by etching several slots to make the antenna compact and enhance antenna performance in terms of bandwidth, gain, efficiency, and directivity. Several parameters are studied and optimized to frequency from 3.1 to 6.5 GHz, which is typically used in the breast imaging system. The electrical length of the antenna is 0.39λ × 0.46λ × 0.01λ at the lower frequency band. The result shows that the antenna exhibits −10 dB impedance bandwidth of 4.3 GHz (2.7–7 GHz) with directional radiation pattern. The peak gain of the proposed prototype is 7.8 dBi and fractional bandwidth is 92%. The time domain results show that the fidelity factor for face to face is 0.92 and for side by side is 0.62, which prove the directivity and lower distortion of the signal. The proposed prototype is successfully simulated, fabricated, and measured.

scholarly journals Antenna Evaluation for Ultra-Wideband Microwave Imaging

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremie Bourqui ◽  
Mark A. Campbell ◽  
Trevor Williams ◽  
Elise C. Fear
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Immersion Medium ◽  
Antenna Performance ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

Numerous antenna designs have been proposed for microwave breast imaging utilizing an ultra-wideband frequency range. The antennas are typically compact, operate in an immersion medium, and have a band covering at least 2–10 GHz. We have developed 3 antennas for our UWB microwave breast imaging system. In this contribution, we compare the performance of the antennas in order to gain insight into the relationship between antenna performance metrics and image quality.

A microwave breast imaging system using elliptical uniplanar antennas in a circular-array setup

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Koutsoupidou ◽  
Evangelos Groumpas ◽  
Constantine G. Kakoyiannis ◽  
Irene S. Karanasiou ◽  
Michael Gargalakos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Circular Array ◽  
Microwave Breast Imaging
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