X-ray mammography/tomosynthesis of patient's breast
US7245694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A breast x-ray system and method using tomosynthesis imaging in which the x-ray source generally moves away from the patient's head. The system may include an operation mode in which it additionally takes mammogram image data.
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