An Introduction To Microwave Imaging For Breast Cancer Detection

Author : Raquel Cruz Conceição,Johan Jacob Mohr,Martin O'Halloran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319278667

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An Introduction to Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection by Raquel Cruz Conceição,Johan Jacob Mohr,Martin O'Halloran Pdf

This book collates past and current research on one of the most promising emerging modalities for breast cancer detection. Readers will discover how, as a standalone technology or in conjunction with another modality, microwave imaging has the potential to provide reliable, safe and comfortable breast exams at low cost. Current breast imaging modalities include X- ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography. Each of these methods suffers from limitations, including poor sensitivity or specificity, high cost, patient discomfort, and exposure to potentially harmful ionising radiation. Microwave breast imaging is based on a contrast in the dielectric properties of breast tissue that exists at microwave frequencies. The book begins by considering the anatomy and dielectric properties of the breast, contrasting historical and recent studies. Next, radar-based breast imaging algorithms are discussed, encompassing both early-stage artefact removal, and data independent and adaptive beamforming algorithms. In a similar fashion, microwave tomographic reconstruction algorithms are reviewed in the following chapter, introducing the reader to both the fundamental and more advanced algorithms. Apart from imaging, the book also reviews research efforts in extracting clinically useful information from the Radar Target Signature of breast tumours, which is used to classify tumours as either benign or malignant. Finally, the book concludes by describing the current state of the art in terms of prototype microwave breast imaging systems, with a particular emphasis on those which have progressed to the clinical evaluation stage. This work is motivated by the fact that breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death amongst women in Europe and the US, and the second most common cancer in the world today. Such an important area of research will appeal to many scholars and practitioners.p>

Author : Hardik N. Patel,Deepak K. Ghodgaonkar,Jasjit S. Suri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Breast
ISBN : 0750325925

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Breast Image Reconstruction and Cancer Detection Using Microwave Imaging by Hardik N. Patel,Deepak K. Ghodgaonkar,Jasjit S. Suri Pdf

Author : Matteo Pastorino,Andrea Randazzo
Publisher : Artech House
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781630815264

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Microwave Imaging Methods and Applications by Matteo Pastorino,Andrea Randazzo Pdf

Microwave Imaging Methods and Applications provides practitioners and researchers with a complete overview of the latest and most important noninvasive and nondestructive techniques for inspecting structures and bodies by using microwaves. Placing emphasis on applications, the book considers many areas, from medical imaging and security… to industrial engineering and subsurface prospection. For each application, readers are presented with the objectives of the inspection and related challenges. Moreover, this groundbreaking resource details computational methods that can be used to solve inverse problems related to specific applications. Including clear examples or the most significant practical results, this forward-looking reference focuses on systems that have been recently developed. Professionals gain the knowledge needed to compare imaging methods used in different applications and develop new uses of imaging apparatuses and systems.

Author : Lorenzo Crocco,Panos Kosmas
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783038976769

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Electromagnetic Technologies for Medical Diagnostics by Lorenzo Crocco,Panos Kosmas Pdf

Electromagnetic (EM) radio-wave technologies for medical imaging represent an emerging alternative diagnostic modality with some unique features, which is attracting the attention of many researchers worldwide. Diagnostic devices based on EM technology have no side-effects, as they exploit non-ionizing radiation, and their intrinsic low cost makes them sustainable for healthcare systems. This Special Issue provides a comprehensive account of this very active research area by gathering contributions that cover a variety of topics ranging from fundamental research questions to experimental validation and clinical translation.

Author : Lawrence E. Larsen,John H. Jacobi
Publisher : IEEE
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0879421967

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Medical Applications of Microwave Imaging by Lawrence E. Larsen,John H. Jacobi Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,National Cancer Policy Board,Committee on New Approaches to Early Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309165945

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Saving Women's Lives by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,National Cancer Policy Board,Committee on New Approaches to Early Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Pdf

The outlook for women with breast cancer has improved in recent years. Due to the combination of improved treatments and the benefits of mammography screening, breast cancer mortality has decreased steadily since 1989. Yet breast cancer remains a major problem, second only to lung cancer as a leading cause of death from cancer for women. To date, no means to prevent breast cancer has been discovered and experience has shown that treatments are most effective when a cancer is detected early, before it has spread to other tissues. These two facts suggest that the most effective way to continue reducing the death toll from breast cancer is improved early detection and diagnosis. Building on the 2001 report Mammography and Beyond, this new book not only examines ways to improve implementation and use of new and current breast cancer detection technologies but also evaluates the need to develop tools that identify women who would benefit most from early detection screening. Saving Women's Lives: Strategies for Improving Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis encourages more research that integrates the development, validation, and analysis of the types of technologies in clinical practice that promote improved risk identification techniques. In this way, methods and technologies that improve detection and diagnosis can be more effectively developed and implemented.

Author : National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute of Medicine,National Cancer Policy Board,Committee on the Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001-06-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309075503

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Mammography and Beyond by National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute of Medicine,National Cancer Policy Board,Committee on the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Pdf

X-ray mammography screening is the current mainstay for early breast cancer detection. It has been proven to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage and to reduce the number of women dying from the disease. However, it has a number of limitations. These current limitations in early breast cancer detection technology are driving a surge of new technological developments, from modifications of x-ray mammography such as computer programs that can indicate suspicious areas, to newer methods of detection such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or biochemical tests on breast fluids. To explore the merits and drawbacks of these new breast cancer detection techniques, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences convened a committee of experts. During its year of operation, the committee examined the peer-reviewed literature, consulted with other experts in the field, and held two public workshops. In addition to identifying promising new technologies for early detection, the committee explored potential barriers that might prevent the development of new detection methods and their common usage. Such barriers could include lack of funding from agencies that support research and lack of investment in the commercial sector; complicated, inconsistent, or unpredictable federal regulations; inadequate insurance reimbursement; and limited access to or unacceptability of breast cancer detection technology for women and their doctors. Based on the findings of their study, the committee prepared a report entitled Mammography and Beyond: Developing Technology for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, which was published in the spring of 2001. This is a non-technical summary of that report.

Author : Arshad M. Malik
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535135579

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Breast Imaging by Arshad M. Malik Pdf

This book watches out for the issues on making moves for chest radiology in carcinoma of the chest. It focuses on all parts of radiological approaches to manage the breast illness, be it light (optical), sound (ultrasound), interest, microwave, electrical impedance, blend of these modalities, and a section of the incredibly intense issues on computer-aided detection. The dedication of the eminent analysts in this book has incorporated a lot of energy for the people who are adequately drawn in with the clinical organization of this ailment and also for the students of radiology and surgery alike. This book will definitely be appreciated and well taken by the surgeons, radiologists, and other professionals involved in this field. The contributions are excellent in terms of diagnostic approach by radiological means and would certainly be a step forward in making it possible to reach to a conclusive diagnosis of breast cancer much before it becomes inoperable. The chapters included will further our knowledge and to the best of my belief will make things easier and definable in terms of diagnosis of breast cancer.

Author : Essex J. Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89097476592

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Space-time Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment Using Ultrawideband Microwave Signals by Essex J. Bond Pdf

Author : Rayford Owen Mays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1011687783

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Microwaves in Heterogeneous Tissue by Rayford Owen Mays Pdf

Electromagnetic radiation in the microwave spectrum is appealing for a number of breast cancer detection and treatment applications. The non-ionizing nature of microwaves and the physical correlation between biological tissue type and dielectric properties in the microwave spectrum motivate the development of microwave technologies for imaging applications. The favorable penetration depth and energy deposition characteristics of microwaves provide a compelling rationale for the development of microwave technology for treatment applications. The quality of the microwave image is limited by the quality of the scattering data recorded by the antenna array surrounding the breast. This research presents an analysis of the impact of antenna polarization in an array of groundplane-backed miniaturized patch antennas. A truncated singular value decomposition (TSVD) analysis is used, providing a systematic approach to evaluating potential imaging performance as a function of different polarization configurations. The results indicate that polarization inhomogeneity can enhance the performance of a microwave imaging array and allows for increased design flexibility. In addition to information content, the impact of error sources on the detectability of biologically relevant scattering objects is explored. The model-based inverse scattering algorithms typically used for microwave breast imaging compare measured scattered fields to scattered fields calculated from a forward simulation. Uncertainty in the material properties of the "known" environment outside the breast represents an additional source of signal discrepancy, and a metric is introduced to quantify the impact of this uncertainty. This investigation indicates that material properties uncertainty presents a significant challenge for model-based microwave imaging systems. A number of array design changes are evaluated in terms of their impact on desired feature sensitivity and undesired error sensitivity. The treatment-related portion of this research consists of numerical and experimental evaluation of antennas for minimally-invasive microwave ablation treatment of breast tumors. The impact of breast heterogeneity on antenna performance and treatment targeting is explored, and antennas designed to operate in breast tissue are presented. The ablation work culminates in a pilot study of microwave ablation in ex-vivo human breast tissue, quantifying for the first time the dielectric properties changes brought about in breast tissue due to heat damage.

Author : Mahesh K Shetty
Publisher : Springer
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781493912674

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Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis by Mahesh K Shetty Pdf

This book presents the current trends and practices in breast imaging. Topics include mammographic interpretation; breast ultrasound; breast MRI; management of the symptomatic breast in young, pregnant and lactating women; breast intervention with imaging pathological correlation; the postoperative breast and current and emerging technologies in breast imaging. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. Featuring more than 800 high-resolution images and showcasing contributions from leading authorities in the screening, diagnosis and management of the breast cancer patient, Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis is a valuable resource for radiologists, oncologists and surgeons.

Author : Natalia K. Nikolova
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-13
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781107085565

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Introduction to Microwave Imaging by Natalia K. Nikolova Pdf

A one-stop tutorial for beginners covering the fundamentals of microwave imaging, including application examples and practical exercises.

Author : Sima Noghanian,Abas Sabouni,Travis Desell,Ali Ashtari
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781493907526

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Microwave Tomography by Sima Noghanian,Abas Sabouni,Travis Desell,Ali Ashtari Pdf

This book provides a detailed overview on the use of global optimization and parallel computing in microwave tomography techniques. The book focuses on techniques that are based on global optimization and electromagnetic numerical methods. The authors provide parallelization techniques on homogeneous and heterogeneous computing architectures on high performance and general purpose futuristic computers. The book also discusses the multi-level optimization technique, hybrid genetic algorithm and its application in breast cancer imaging.

Author : Kohei Arai,Supriya Kapoor,Rahul Bhatia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030522438

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Intelligent Computing by Kohei Arai,Supriya Kapoor,Rahul Bhatia Pdf

This book focuses on the core areas of computing and their applications in the real world. Presenting papers from the Computing Conference 2020 covers a diverse range of research areas, describing various detailed techniques that have been developed and implemented. The Computing Conference 2020, which provided a venue for academic and industry practitioners to share new ideas and development experiences, attracted a total of 514 submissions from pioneering academic researchers, scientists, industrial engineers and students from around the globe. Following a double-blind, peer-review process, 160 papers (including 15 poster papers) were selected to be included in these proceedings. Featuring state-of-the-art intelligent methods and techniques for solving real-world problems, the book is a valuable resource and will inspire further research and technological improvements in this important area.

Author : Manish Tiwari,Ravi Kumar Maddila,Amit Kumar Garg,Ashok Kumar,Preecha Yupapin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811628184

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Optical and Wireless Technologies by Manish Tiwari,Ravi Kumar Maddila,Amit Kumar Garg,Ashok Kumar,Preecha Yupapin Pdf

This book comprises select proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (OWT 2020). The contents of this volume focus on research carried out in the areas of Optical Communication, Optoelectronics, Optics, Wireless Communication, Wireless Networks, Sensors, Mobile Communications and Antenna and Wave Propagation. The volume also explores the combined use of various optical and wireless technologies in next generation applications, and their latest developments in applications like photonics, high speed communication systems and networks, visible light communication, nanophotonics, wireless and MIMO systems. This book will serve as a useful reference to scientists, academicians, engineers and policy-makers interested in the field of optical and wireless technologies.