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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2022

Designing a breast support device for phase contrast tomographic imaging: getting ready for a clinical trial.

Matthew Dimmock, Jonathan McKinley, Adrian Massey, Daniel Hausermann, Nathan Tam, Elizabeth Stewart, Cynthia Cowling, Jenny Sim, Patrick C Brennan, Timur Gureyev and 4 more

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Article in The British journal of radiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Matthew DimmockDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Jonathan McKinleyImaging Medical Beamline, Australian Synchrotron, Australian National Science and Technology Organisation, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Adrian MasseyImaging Medical Beamline, Australian Synchrotron, Australian National Science and Technology Organisation, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Daniel HausermannImaging Medical Beamline, Australian Synchrotron, Australian National Science and Technology Organisation, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Nathan TamDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Elizabeth StewartBreast Screen Victoria, Victoria, Australia.
Cynthia CowlingDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Jenny SimDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Patrick C BrennanDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Timur GureyevCentre for Advanced Molecular Physics, School of Physics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Seyedamir Tavakoli TabaDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Cindy Schultz-FergusonDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Yobelli A JimenezDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
Sarah Jayne LewisDiscipline of Medical Imaging Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo design a device that can support the breast during phase-contrast tomography, and characterise its fit parameterisation and comfort rating.

methods27 participants were recruited to trial a system for breast support during simulated phase contrast imaging, including being positioned on a prone imaging table while wearing the device. Participants underwent a photogrammetry analysis to establish the geometric parameterisations. All participants trialled a single-cup design while 14 participants also trialled a double-cup with suction holder and all completed a series of questionnaires to understand subjective comfort.

resultsPhotogrammetry revealed significant positive correlations between bra cup volume and measured prone volume (

conclusionAll participants indicated the table and breast support devices were comfortable, and they would continue in the trial. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Phase contrast tomography is an emerging breast imaging modality and clinical trials are commencing internationally. This paper describes the biomedical engineering designs, in parallel with optimal imaging, that are necessary to measure breast volume so that adequate breast support can be achieved. Breast support devices have implications for comfort, motion correction and maximising breast tissue visualisation.

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BreastTomography, X-Ray ComputedHumansSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMID35230134
PMCPMC9815744

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