High-Resolution Speckle-Free Ultrasound Imaging System-A Potential Solution for Detecting Missed Breast Cancer
Abstract
The Imperium Inc transmission ultrasound system is a highly promising novel method for imaging the breast. In this pilot project, we are to work with Imperium to advise and help them modify their existing system for non-destructive testing into one suitable for breast imaging, perform a physics evaluation and perform a small clinical pilot feasibility trial. The initiation of this project was delayed by non-approval of the human use portion of the project. We have received US Army Human Use approval for study of tissue samples. We provided technical advice to Imperium, and have performed physics tests and in imaging of pieces of animal tissue obtained in a supermarket. Imperium has improved the machine during this past year, but the most up to date version is now at the company since it is still under' development. Thus we are not ready to start human studies. We have requested approval to image animal tissues since these can - be brought to the company and imaged there.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA431798
Entities
People
- Matthew T. Freedman
Organizations
- Georgetown University