Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Towards contrast enhanced breast imaging using ultra-wideband microwave radar system

M Klemm, JA Leendertz, DR Gibbins, IJ Craddock, AW Preece, R Benjamin

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

913 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

In this paper we present numerical results of contrast-enhanced breast imaging using ultra-wideband microwave radar system. Due to low contrast in electrical properties between dense breast tissues and malignant tissues, tumor detection using microwave might be extremely challenging. To overcome this problem, we propose here a radar imaging technique based on a localized contrast enhancement. Our results show that microwave contrast agents able of changing an effective dielectric constant of cancerous tissues by only 1% would greatly improve imaging performance.
Translated title of the contributionTowards contrast enhanced breast imaging using ultra-wideband microwave radar system
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium special session on Biomedical Applications, New Orleans, USA
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages516 - 519
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781424447251
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2010
EventRadio and Wireless Symposium (RWS) - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: 1 Jan 2010 → …

Conference

ConferenceRadio and Wireless Symposium (RWS)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period1/01/10 → …

Bibliographical note

Conference Organiser: IEEE
Rose publication type: Conference contribution

Terms of use: Copyright © 2010 IEEE. Reprinted from IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium (RWS) 2010.

This material is posted here with permission of the IEEE. Such permission of the IEEE does not in any way imply IEEE endorsement of any of the University of Bristol's products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from the IEEE by writing to [email protected].

By choosing to view this document, you agree to all provisions of the copyright laws protecting it.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • antenna array
  • contrast agents
  • medical imaging
  • microwave imaging
  • ultra-wideband (UWB) radar

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Towards contrast enhanced breast imaging using ultra-wideband microwave radar system'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this