Application of breast compression algorithm for mammography

• Main Author: Καζακλή, Σοφία
• Other Authors: Παλληκαράκης, Νικόλαος
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Mammography simulation; Breast compression; Breast cancer; Προσομοίωση μαστογραφίας; Συμπίεση μαστού; Καρκίνος μαστού; 618.190 757 2

Mammography is currently the gold standard technique for early detection of breast cancer before it becomes clinically palpable. Breast compression is essential part of mammography which provides better contrast and smaller radiation dose. It optimizes the image quality and the visualization of smal...