Integrated Multi-Mode Mammography/Tomosynthesis X-Ray System And Method

A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.

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Main Authors RUTH CHRIS, SHAW IAN, SMITH ANDREW, DEFREITAS KENNETH, FARBIZIO TOM, STEIN JAY, REN BAORI
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2009
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050791601