Numerical and experimental analysis of a transmission-based breast imaging system: a study of application to patients
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 April 2020
Abstract
Early detection of breast cancer is required to increase the chances of a successful treatment. However, current breast-imaging systems such as X-Ray mammography, breast ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging have technological limitations so that novel solutions are needed to address this major societal problem. The current paper considers ultra-wideband (UWB) microwave radiation in the frequency band from 1 to 9 GHz. Given by the non-ionizing nature of microwaves frequent check-ups are more feasible. In this work, we propose algorithms for qualitative and quantitative microwave breast imaging for a transmission-based UWB system. Based on numerical and experimental data, the performance of the algorithms has been investigated and compared. Finally, microwave images obtained during an initial patient study are discussed relative to corresponding X-ray images.
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- Research Paper
- Information
- International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 12 , Special Issue 6: EuCAP 2019 Special Issue , July 2020 , pp. 469 - 476
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- Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2020
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