Scanning K‐edge subtraction (SKES) imaging with laser‐compton x‐ray sources
By leveraging the unique quasimonochromatic and angle-correlated x-ray spectrum offered by LCSs, a contrast-enhanced subtraction image can be obtained with significantly more contrast and less dose compared to conventional systems, and improve tumor detection in patients with dense breast tissue. The scanning configuration of this technique could accelerate the clinical translation of this technology.
Authors
- Kyle D. Chesnut (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0975-6619)
- Trevor Reutershan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7740-5741)
- Eric C. Nelson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7044-7375)
- C. P. J. Barty
- Christine V. Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3872-8777)
- Haytham H. Effarah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4483-6745)
Institutions
- University of California, Irvine (US)
- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Physics
- Published
- 2025-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.17638
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.08
Funders
- National Institutes of Health