Absorbed Dose And Image Quality In Xeromammography

P. P. Fatouros; H. Goodman; G. U. Rao; M. C. Beachley; S. K. Jani; D. Bourland

doi:10.1117/12.936002

13 December 1983 Absorbed Dose And Image Quality In Xeromammography

P. P. Fatouros, H. Goodman, G. U. Rao, M. C. Beachley, S. K. Jani, D. Bourland

Proceedings Volume 0419, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XI; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936002
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XI, 1983, Atlanta, United States

Abstract

The relationship between absorbed dose and image quality in xeromammography is examined as a function of various x-ray beam and breast parameters. Image quality is assessed in terms of measured density profiles across low contrast edges. The radiographic risk is quantified by means of the average absorbed dose to the whole breast. It is concluded the diagnostically useful images can be obtained at exposure levels substantially lower than currently quoted in literature.

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P. P. Fatouros, H. Goodman, G. U. Rao, M. C. Beachley, S. K. Jani, and D. Bourland "Absorbed Dose And Image Quality In Xeromammography", Proc. SPIE 0419, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XI, (13 December 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936002

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