Abstract:
An imaging assembly is provided including a paddle assembly, an X-ray detection unit, an ultrasound module, and a control module. The paddle assembly includes first and second plates that are articulable with respect to each other and configured to receive and compress an object to be imaged. The X-ray detection unit is mounted proximate to at least one of the first and second plates. The ultrasound module is configured to acquire ultrasound information of the object to be imaged and includes an ultrasound transducer articulably mounted to at least one of the first and second plates. The control module is configured to position the ultrasound transducer to scan a region of interest identified using X-ray information received from the X-ray detection unit, while not scanning at least a portion of the object outside of the region of interest.
Abstract:
A flexible x-ray detector and a method and system of using the same to acquire one or more x-ray images are disclosed. The flexible x-ray detector apparatus includes a curvature-fixing holder, which has a predetermined curvature. The curvature-fixing holder has a first end and a second end, which has a perimeter defining an internal slot or recess. The flexible detector is configured to be inserted into the recess of the curvature-fixing holder and follows the predetermined curvature of the recess. The flexible x-ray detector may further include a scintillator and a flexible substrate. A method of using a flexible x-ray detector apparatus as well as a system including one or more flexible x-ray detector apparatus are also disclosed.