Microwave breast imaging with a non-contacting, monopole antenna array

Paul M. Meaney; Keith D. Paulsen; Margaret W. Fanning; Steven P. Poplack; Tor D. Tosteson; Dun Li; Navin K.V. Yagnamurthy

doi:10.1109/EUMA.2000.338884

Microwave breast imaging with a non-contacting, monopole antenna array

Paul M. Meaney, Keith D. Paulsen, Margaret W. Fanning, Steven P. Poplack, Tor D. Tosteson, Dun Li, Navin K.V. Yagnamurthy

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Abstract

We have developed a prototype microwave breast imaging system and have begun breast examinations on a small number of volunteer patients. Key elements of the system include the water bath coupling medium and the mechanically movable monopole antenna array. Initial exams have proved informative in terms of recovered images, expected in vivo tissue properties and concerns about suitable coupling media. It has also provided a framework for experimenting with mechanical issues including vertical motion of the antenna array and allowed us to collect patient feedback concerning examination comfort. We have also been able to explore possible image enhancement techniques which have particular benefit to our site-specific imaging apparatus.

Original language	English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMA.2000.338884
State	Published - Jan 1 2000
Externally published	Yes
Event	2000 30th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2000 - Paris, France Duration: Oct 2 2000 → Oct 5 2000

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Conference	2000 30th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2000
Country/Territory	France
City	Paris
Period	10/2/00 → 10/5/00

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