Diffuse optical mammotomography: state-of-the-art and prospects

Alexander B. Konovalov; Elina A. Genina; Alexey N. Bashkatov

doi:10.18287/JBPE16.02.020202

Authors

Alexander B. Konovalov Russian Federal Nuclear Center – Zababakhin Institute of Applied Physics, Snezhinsk, Chelyabinsk Region, Russia
Elina A. Genina National Research Saratov State University, Russia National Research Tomsk State University, Russia
Alexey N. Bashkatov National Research Saratov State University, Russia National Research Tomsk State University, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18287/JBPE16.02.020202

Keywords:

diffuse optical tomography, breast, optical and functional parameters, methods of determining optical parameters, methods of image reconstruction, perturbation model of reconstruction, temporal point spread function, spatial resolution

Abstract

he principles of diffuse optical tomography (DOT) of tissues are presented. The DOT capabilities as a method of breast cancer diagnostics are analysed. The state-of-the-art of the DOT instrumentation and methodological base in application to solving the mammography problems are described. The significant contribution of Russian scientists to the development of the DOT methodology is emphasised. Basing on the results of the analysis, the authors expect the possibility of soonest entry of diffuse optical mammotomographs to the market of medical imaging instrumentation, and the capability of Russian researchers to take part in the competition for this market.

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