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Peiffer C, Brombal L, Maughan Jones CJ, Arfelli F, Astolfo A, Dreossi D, Endrizzi M, Hagen CK, Mazzolani A, Menk R, Rigon L, Olivo A, Munro PRT. On the equivalence of the X-ray scattering retrieval with beam tracking and analyser-based imaging using a synchrotron source. J Phys D Appl Phys 2023; 56:45LT02. [PMID: 37601626 PMCID: PMC10437003 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/acee8c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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X-ray phase contrast imaging (XPCI) methods give access to contrast mechanisms that are based on the refractive properties of matter on top of the absorption coefficient in conventional x-ray imaging. Ultra small angle x-ray scattering (USAXS) is a phase contrast mechanism that arises due to multiple refraction events caused by physical features of a scale below the physical resolution of the used imaging system. USAXS contrast can therefore give insight into subresolution structural information, which is an ongoing research topic in the vast field of different XPCI techniques. In this study, we quantitatively compare the USAXS signal retrieved by the beam tracking XPCI technique with the gold standard of the analyzer based imaging XPCI technique using a synchrotron x-ray source. We find that, provided certain conditions are met, the two methods measure the same quantity.
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- C Peiffer
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA, S. S. 14 km 163.5, 34012 Basovizza (TS), Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA, S. S. 14 km 163.5, 34012 Basovizza (TS), Italy
- Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Midsweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, University of Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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Marchese MR, Vollono C, Rigon L, Almadori G, Bentivoglio AR, Petracca M. The Minor's test in Frey syndrome treated with botulinum toxin: Methodology and efficacy. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103818. [PMID: 36878174 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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In this paper, we aimed at methodologically presenting a video-case of Frey Syndrome occurred after parotidectomy, assessed by means of Minor's Test and treated with intradermic botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection. Although largely described in the literature, a detailed explanation of both the procedures has not been previously elucidated. In a more original approach, we also highlighted the role of the Minor's test in identifying the most affected skin areas and new insight on the patient-tailored approach provided by multiple injections of botulinum toxin. Six months after the procedure, the patient's symptoms were resolved, and no evident signs of Frey syndrome were detectable through the Minor's test.
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- M R Marchese
- Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neurofisiopathology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Head and Neck and Sensory Organs, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Movement Disorders Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Movement Disorders Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Donato S, Brombal L, Arana Peña LM, Arfelli F, Contillo A, Delogu P, Di Lillo F, Di Trapani V, Fanti V, Longo R, Oliva P, Rigon L, Stori L, Tromba G, Golosio B. Optimization of a customized simultaneous algebraic reconstruction technique algorithm for phase-contrast breast computed tomography. Phys Med Biol 2022; 67. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ac65d4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Objective. To introduce the optimization of a customized GPU-based simultaneous algebraic reconstruction technique (cSART) in the field of phase-contrast breast computed tomography (bCT). The presented algorithm features a 3D bilateral regularization filter that can be tuned to yield optimal performance for clinical image visualization and tissues segmentation. Approach. Acquisitions of a dedicated test object and a breast specimen were performed at Elettra, the Italian synchrotron radiation (SR) facility (Trieste, Italy) using a large area CdTe single-photon counting detector. Tomographic images were obtained at 5 mGy of mean glandular dose, with a 32 keV monochromatic x-ray beam in the free-space propagation mode. Three independent algorithms parameters were optimized by using contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), spatial resolution, and noise texture metrics. The results obtained with the cSART algorithm were compared with conventional SART and filtered back projection (FBP) reconstructions. Image segmentation was performed both with gray scale-based and supervised machine-learning approaches. Main results. Compared to conventional FBP reconstructions, results indicate that the proposed algorithm can yield images with a higher CNR (by 35% or more), retaining a high spatial resolution while preserving their textural properties. Alternatively, at the cost of an increased image ‘patchiness’, the cSART can be tuned to achieve a high-quality tissue segmentation, suggesting the possibility of performing an accurate glandularity estimation potentially of use in the realization of realistic 3D breast models starting from low radiation dose images. Significance. The study indicates that dedicated iterative reconstruction techniques could provide significant advantages in phase-contrast bCT imaging. The proposed algorithm offers great flexibility in terms of image reconstruction optimization, either toward diagnostic evaluation or image segmentation.
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Longo R, Padovani R, Bertocchi L, De Denaro M, Milotti E, Rigon L, Valenti M, Sartor G, de Crescenzo S, Strigari L, Mascaro L, Turra A, Mazzocchi S, Torresin A, Pignoli E, Guidi G, De Ponti E, Brambilla M, Paiusco M, Diliberto R, Traino A, Soriani A, Buonamici FB, Stasi M, Trianni A, Scalchi P, Cavedon C, Francescon P, Ropolo R, Hrsak H. Training for the future: 8 years of Master of Advanced Studies in medical physics in Trieste. Phys Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1120-1797(22)00570-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Brun F, Di Trapani V, Dreossi D, Rigon L, Longo R, Delogu P. Towards In Vivo K-Edge X-Ray Micro-CT with the Pixirad-I/Pixie-III Detector. IFMBE Proceedings 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-9035-6_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Contillo A, Veronese A, Brombal L, Donato S, Rigon L, Taibi A, Tromba G, Longo R, Arfelli F. 73. Proposal of a quality control protocol for the SYRMA-3D project: Breast CT with synchrotron radiation. Phys Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Di Trapani V, Brombal L, Donato S, Golosio B, Longo R, Oliva P, Rigon L, Delogu P. 36. Optimization of the acquisition threshold of Photon Counting Detectors (PCDs) used in X-ray medical imaging. Phys Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Masi M, Di Lillo F, Mettivier G, Sarno A, Arfelli F, Brombal L, Donato S, Fedon C, Rigon L, Russo P. 153 Dose monitoring in synchrotron radiation breast computed tomography with radiochromic films. Phys Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sarno A, Golosio B, Russo P, Arfelli F, Bellazzini R, Brez A, Brun F, Delogu P, Di Lillo F, Dreossi D, Fedon C, Longo R, Mettivier G, Oliva P, Rigon L, Spandre G, Tromba G. A Framework for Iterative Reconstruction in Phase-Contrast Computed Tomography Dedicated to the Breast. IEEE Trans Radiat Plasma Med Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2017.2749059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Endrizzi M, Vittoria FA, Rigon L, Dreossi D, Iacoviello F, Shearing PR, Olivo A. X-ray Phase-Contrast Radiography and Tomography with a Multiaperture Analyzer. Phys Rev Lett 2017; 118:243902. [PMID: 28665636 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.118.243902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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We present a multiaperture analyzer setup for performing x-ray phase contrast imaging in planar and three-dimensional modalities. The method is based on strongly structuring the x-ray beam with an amplitude modulator, before it reaches the sample, and on a multiaperture analyzing element before detection. A multislice representation of the sample is used to establish a quantitative relation between projection images and the corresponding three-dimensional distributions, leading to successful tomographic reconstruction. Sample absorption, phase, and scattering are retrieved from the measurement of five intensity projections. The method is tested on custom-built phantoms with synchrotron radiation: sample absorption and phase can be reliably retrieved also in combination with strong scatterers, simultaneously attaining high sensitivity and dynamic range.
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- M Endrizzi
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- Physics Department, University of Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nulceare, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA, S.S. 14 km 163.5, 34012 Basovizza Trieste, Italy
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- Electrochemical Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom
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- Electrochemical Innovation Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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Longo R, Arfelli F, Bellazzini R, Brez A, Brun F, Cova M, Delogu P, Di Lillo F, Dreossi D, Fedon C, Golosio B, Mettivier G, Minuti M, Oliva P, Pichera M, Rigon L, Russo P, Sarno A, Spandre G, Tonutti M, Tromba G, Zanconati F. Phase-sensitive breast CT with monochromatic beam towards the clinical trial. Phys Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2016.07.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Padovani R, Longo R, Bertocchi L, Milotti E, Rigon L, Denaro MD, Brambilla M, Capra E, Cavedon C, Francescon P, Hrsak H, Foti C, Paiusco M, Ropolo R, Torresin A, Turra A, Valentini A. ICTP, Trieste University, italian and croatian medical physics: A training opportunity for young physicists from developing countries. Phys Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2016.07.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Fardin L, Oliva P, Golosio B, Brun F, Rigon L, Longo R. Comparison among iterative reconstruction techniques for phase-sensitive breast tomography. Phys Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2016.07.729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Longo R, Arfelli F, Bellazzini R, Bottigli U, Brez A, Brun F, Brunetti A, Delogu P, Di Lillo F, Dreossi D, Fanti V, Fedon C, Golosio B, Lanconelli N, Mettivier G, Minuti M, Oliva P, Pinchera M, Rigon L, Russo P, Sarno A, Spandre G, Tromba G, Zanconati F. Towards breast tomography with synchrotron radiation at Elettra: first images. Phys Med Biol 2016; 61:1634-49. [PMID: 26836274 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/61/4/1634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The aim of the SYRMA-CT collaboration is to set-up the first clinical trial of phase-contrast breast CT with synchrotron radiation (SR). In order to combine high image quality and low delivered dose a number of innovative elements are merged: a CdTe single photon counting detector, state-of-the-art CT reconstruction and phase retrieval algorithms. To facilitate an accurate exam optimization, a Monte Carlo model was developed for dose calculation using GEANT4. In this study, high isotropic spatial resolution (120 μm)(3) CT scans of objects with dimensions and attenuation similar to a human breast were acquired, delivering mean glandular doses in the range of those delivered in clinical breast CT (5-25 mGy). Due to the spatial coherence of the SR beam and the long distance between sample and detector, the images contain, not only absorption, but also phase information from the samples. The application of a phase-retrieval procedure increases the contrast-to-noise ratio of the tomographic images, while the contrast remains almost constant. After applying the simultaneous algebraic reconstruction technique to low-dose phase-retrieved data sets (about 5 mGy) with a reduced number of projections, the spatial resolution was found to be equal to filtered back projection utilizing a four fold higher dose, while the contrast-to-noise ratio was reduced by 30%. These first results indicate the feasibility of clinical breast CT with SR.
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Ruiz-Gonzalez Y, Perez-Diaz M, Martínez-Aguila D, Diaz-Barreto M, Fleitas I, Mora-Machado R, Rigon L, Tromba G, Bregant P. Objective measurements of image quality in synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging versus digital mammography. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2015; 11:181-8. [PMID: 26092659 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-015-1237-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Phase-contrast mammography with synchrotron radiation is an innovative X-ray imaging practice that improves the identification of breast lesions. Previous studies have proven the superiority of the mammography images taken in the phase-contrast modality using synchrotron radiation beams as compared with images taken in conventional mammography by subjective analyses. However, to our knowledge, no previous study has compared different acquisition systems in order to quantify this improvement by means of objective robust indicators. In this research, we intend to quantify the superiority of phase-contrast imaging by means of objective metrics of image quality. METHODS Images from the American College of Radiology Mammographic Accreditation Phantom were obtained at hospitals, in two digital mammography equipment and at the Elettra synchrotron radiation facility (Trieste, Italy), using free space propagation phase-contrast modality. Regions of interest were selected to analyze image quality at the fibers (phase object) and masses (area object) simulated on the phantom by means of the signal-to-noise ratio, the figure of merit, the contrast and the edge visibility. RESULTS The image contrast and edge visibility were significantly higher at the phase-contrast modality as compared with digital mammography equipment. The figure of merit using phase-contrast modality was higher for the fibers and comparable for the masses. CONCLUSION The results showed an improvement of the contrast and edge visibility in phase-contrast images. These improvements may be important in the detection of small lesions and details.
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- Y Ruiz-Gonzalez
- Center for Studies on Electronics and Information Technologies, Central University of Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba.
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- Center for Studies on Electronics and Information Technologies, Central University of Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Center for Studies on Electronics and Information Technologies, Central University of Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos, Habana, Cuba
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- Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos, Habana, Cuba
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- Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos, Habana, Cuba
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- Department of Physics, University of Trieste and INFN, Trieste, Italy
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- ELETTRA, Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA, Trieste, Italy
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- Health Physics, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti", Trieste, Italy
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Hagen CK, Diemoz PC, Endrizzi M, Rigon L, Dreossi D, Arfelli F, Lopez FCM, Longo R, Olivo A. Theory and preliminary experimental verification of quantitative edge illumination x-ray phase contrast tomography. Opt Express 2014; 22:7989-8000. [PMID: 24718174 DOI: 10.1364/oe.22.007989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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X-ray phase contrast imaging (XPCi) methods are sensitive to phase in addition to attenuation effects and, therefore, can achieve improved image contrast for weakly attenuating materials, such as often encountered in biomedical applications. Several XPCi methods exist, most of which have already been implemented in computed tomographic (CT) modality, thus allowing volumetric imaging. The Edge Illumination (EI) XPCi method had, until now, not been implemented as a CT modality. This article provides indications that quantitative 3D maps of an object's phase and attenuation can be reconstructed from EI XPCi measurements. Moreover, a theory for the reconstruction of combined phase and attenuation maps is presented. Both reconstruction strategies find applications in tissue characterisation and the identification of faint, weakly attenuating details. Experimental results for wires of known materials and for a biological object validate the theory and confirm the superiority of the phase over conventional, attenuation-based image contrast.
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Chen RC, Rigon L, Longo R. Comparison of single distance phase retrieval algorithms by considering different object composition and the effect of statistical and structural noise. Opt Express 2013; 21:7384-7399. [PMID: 23546122 DOI: 10.1364/oe.21.007384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Phase retrieval is a technique for extracting quantitative phase information from X-ray propagation-based phase-contrast tomography (PPCT). In this paper, the performance of different single distance phase retrieval algorithms will be investigated. The algorithms are herein called phase-attenuation duality Born Algorithm (PAD-BA), phase-attenuation duality Rytov Algorithm (PAD-RA), phase-attenuation duality Modified Bronnikov Algorithm (PAD-MBA), phase-attenuation duality Paganin algorithm (PAD-PA) and phase-attenuation duality Wu Algorithm (PAD-WA), respectively. They are all based on phase-attenuation duality property and on weak absorption of the sample and they employ only a single distance PPCT data. In this paper, they are investigated via simulated noise-free PPCT data considering the fulfillment of PAD property and weakly absorbing conditions, and with experimental PPCT data of a mixture sample containing absorbing and weakly absorbing materials, and of a polymer sample considering different degrees of statistical and structural noise. The simulation shows all algorithms can quantitatively reconstruct the 3D refractive index of a quasi-homogeneous weakly absorbing object from noise-free PPCT data. When the weakly absorbing condition is violated, the PAD-RA and PAD-PA/WA obtain better result than PAD-BA and PAD-MBA that are shown in both simulation and mixture sample results. When considering the statistical noise, the contrast-to-noise ratio values decreases as the photon number is reduced. The structural noise study shows that the result is progressively corrupted by ring-like artifacts with the increase of structural noise (i.e. phantom thickness). The PAD-RA and PAD-PA/WA gain better density resolution than the PAD-BA and PAD-MBA in both statistical and structural noise study.
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- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China.
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Malliori A, Bliznakova K, Speller RD, Horrocks JA, Rigon L, Tromba G, Pallikarakis N. Image quality evaluation of breast tomosynthesis with synchrotron radiation. Med Phys 2012; 39:5621-34. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4747268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Fanciulli M, Santulli L, Errichiello L, Barozzi C, Tomasi L, Rigon L, Cubeddu T, de Falco A, Rampazzo A, Michelucci R, Uzzau S, Striano S, de Falco FA, Striano P, Nobile C. LGI1 microdeletion in autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy. Neurology 2012; 78:1299-303. [PMID: 22496201 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e3182518328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To characterize clinically and genetically a family with autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy (ADLTE) negative to LGI1 exon sequencing test. METHODS All participants were personally interviewed and underwent neurologic examination. Most affected subjects underwent EEG and neuroradiologic examinations (CT/MRI). Available family members were genotyped with the HumanOmni1-Quad v1.0 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array beadchip and copy number variations (CNVs) were analyzed in each subject. LGI1 gene dosage was performed by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). RESULTS The family had 8 affected members (2 deceased) over 3 generations. All of them showed GTC seizures, with focal onset in 6 and unknown onset in 2. Four patients had focal seizures with auditory features. EEG showed only minor sharp abnormalities in 3 patients and MRI was unremarkable in all the patients examined. Three family members presented major depression and anxiety symptoms. Routine LGI1 exon sequencing revealed no point mutation. High-density SNP array CNV analysis identified a genomic microdeletion about 81 kb in size encompassing the first 4 exons of LGI1 in all available affected members and in 2 nonaffected carriers, which was confirmed by qPCR analysis. CONCLUSIONS This is the first microdeletion affecting LGI1 identified in ADLTE. Families with ADLTE in which no point mutations are revealed by direct exon sequencing should be screened for possible genomic deletion mutations by CNV analysis or other appropriate methods. Overall, CNV analysis of multiplex families may be useful for identifying microdeletions in novel disease genes.
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Striano P, Busolin G, Santulli L, Leonardi E, Coppola A, Vitiello L, Rigon L, Michelucci R, Tosatto SCE, Striano S, Nobile C. Familial temporal lobe epilepsy with psychic auras associated with a novel LGI1 mutation. Neurology 2011; 76:1173-6. [PMID: 21444903 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e318212ab2e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy (ADLTE) is characterized by focal seizures with auditory features or aphasia. Mutations in the LGI1 gene have been reported in up to 50% of ADLTE pedigrees. We report a family with temporal lobe epilepsy characterized by psychic symptoms associated with a novel LGI1 mutation. METHODS All participants were personally interviewed and underwent neurologic examination and video-EEG recordings. LGI1 exons were sequenced by standard methods. Mutant cDNA was transfected into human embryonic kidney 293 cells; both cell lysates and media were analyzed by Western blot. In silico modeling of the Lgi1 protein EPTP domain was carried out using the structure of WD repeat protein and manually refined. RESULTS Three affected family members were ascertained, 2 of whom had temporal epilepsy with psychic symptoms (déjà vu, fear) but no auditory or aphasic phenomena, while the third had complex partial seizures without any aura. In all patients, we found a novel LGI1 mutation, Arg407Cys, which did not hamper protein secretion in vitro. Mapping of the mutation on a 3-dimensional protein model showed that this mutation does not induce large structural rearrangements but could destabilize interactions of Lgi1 with target proteins. CONCLUSIONS The Arg407Cys is the first mutation with no effect on Lgi1 protein secretion. The uncommon, isolated psychic symptoms associated with it suggests that ADLTE encompasses a wider range of auras of temporal origin than hitherto reported.
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- P Striano
- CNR-Istituto di Neuroscienze, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Sperimentali, Università di Padova, viale G. Colombo 3, 35121 Padova, Italy
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Chen RC, Xie HL, Rigon L, Longo R, Castelli E, Xiao TQ. Phase retrieval in quantitative x-ray microtomography with a single sample-to-detector distance. Opt Lett 2011; 36:1719-1721. [PMID: 21540980 DOI: 10.1364/ol.36.001719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Phase retrieval extracts quantitative phase information from x-ray propagation-based phase-contrast images. Notwithstanding inherent approximations, phase retrieval using a single sample-to-detector distance (SDD) is very attractive, because it imposes no setup complications or additional radiation dose compared to absorption-based imaging. Considering the phase-attenuation duality (ε=δ/β, where ε is constant), a simple absorption correction factor is proposed for the modified Bronnikov algorithm in x-ray propagation-based phase-contrast computed tomography (PPCT). Moreover, a practical method for calculating the optimal ε value is proposed, which requires no prior knowledge of the sample. Tests performed on simulation and experimental data successfully distinguished different materials in a quasihomogeneous and weakly absorbing sample from a single SDD-PPCT data point.
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- R C Chen
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China.
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Chen RC, Longo R, Rigon L, Zanconati F, De Pellegrin A, Arfelli F, Dreossi D, Menk RH, Vallazza E, Xiao TQ, Castelli E. Measurement of the linear attenuation coefficients of breast tissues by synchrotron radiation computed tomography. Phys Med Biol 2010; 55:4993-5005. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/55/17/008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- R C Chen
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Olivo A, Rigon L, Vinnicombe SJ, Cheung KC, Ibison M, Speller RD. Phase contrast imaging of breast tumours with synchrotron radiation. Appl Radiat Isot 2009; 67:1033-41. [PMID: 19249215 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2009.01.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2008] [Revised: 01/15/2009] [Accepted: 01/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Even though the potential of phase contrast (PC) imaging has been demonstrated in a number of biological tissue samples, the availability of free-space propagation phase contrast images of real breast tumours is still limited. The aim of this study was to obtain phase contrast images of two different pathological breast specimens containing tumours of differing morphological type at two synchrotron radiation (SR) facilities, and to assess any qualitative improvements in the evaluation and characterisation of the masses through the use of phase contrast imaging. A second aim was to assess the effects of parameters such as detector resolution, beam energy and sample-to-detector distance on image quality using the same breast specimens, as to date these effects have been modelled and discussed only for geometric phantoms. At each synchrotron radiation facility a range of images was acquired with different detectors and by varying the above parameters. Images of the same samples were also acquired with the absorption-based approach to allow a direct comparison and estimation of the advantages specifically ascribable to the PC technique.
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- A Olivo
- Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, University College London, Malet Place, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
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Dreossi D, Abrami A, Arfelli F, Bregant P, Casarin K, Chenda V, Cova MA, Longo R, Menk RH, Quai E, Quaia E, Rigon L, Rokvic T, Sanabor D, Tonutti M, Tromba G, Vascotto A, Zanconati F, Castelli E. The mammography project at the SYRMEP beamline. Eur J Radiol 2008; 68:S58-62. [PMID: 18617344 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2008] [Accepted: 04/25/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A clinical program for X-ray phase contrast (PhC) mammography with synchrotron radiation (SR) has been started in March 2006 at the SYRMEP beamline of Elettra, the SR facility in Trieste, Italy. The original beamline layout has been modified substantially and a clinical facility has been realized. In order to fulfill all security requirements, dedicated systems have been designed and implemented, following redundancy criteria and "fail safe" philosophy. Planar radiographic images are obtained by scanning simultaneously the patient and the detector through the stationary and laminar SR beam. In this first phase of the project a commercial screen-film system has been used as image receptor. Upon approval by the respective authorities, the mammography program is about half way to conclusion. Up to now about 50 patients have been examined. The patients are volunteers recruited by the radiologist after conventional examinations at the hospital resulted in an uncertain diagnosis. As an example one case of PhC SR mammography is shown and compared to conventional digital mammography. Preliminary analysis shows the high diagnostic quality of the PhC SR images that were acquired with equal or less delivered dose compared to the conventional ones.
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- D Dreossi
- Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA, Trieste, Italy.
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Hall CJ, Schültke E, Rigon L, Ataelmannan K, Rigley S, Menk R, Arfelli F, Tromba G, Pearson S, Wilkinson S, Round A, Crittell S, Griebel R, Juurlink BHJ. Synchrotron-based in vivo tracking of implanted mammalian cells. Eur J Radiol 2008; 68:S156-9. [PMID: 18606517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.04.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2008] [Accepted: 04/28/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We have developed an X-ray imaging protocol that permits 3D visualisation of a small number of implanted cells within bulk tissue. The cells are marked using natural endocytosis of inert gold nano-particles. The resulting local increase in electron density allows high imaging contrast to be obtained from small clusters of these marked cells. Using this technique we have imaged C6 glioma cells within the brain of a model animal. The cells were marked by exposing them to colloidal gold incorporated in the growth media. Gold-loaded glioma cells were implanted into the brains of adult male Wistar rats. After tumours had been allowed to develop for up to 2 weeks, the animals were sacrificed and images of the intact cranium were acquired at the SYRMEP imaging station on the Elettra synchrotron in Italy. Computed tomography was performed using mixed absorption and phase contrast techniques at an X-ray energy of 24 keV. In the resulting volume datasets the tumour bulk is clearly visible and the infiltrating nature of the malignant growth is well demonstrated. Although the protocol was developed using this particular model of malignant brain tumour, it is believed that it will be possible to use it with other cell lines.
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- C J Hall
- Monash University, School of Physics, Melbourne, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- L. Rigon
- a UPRES A 5069, Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée , Université Paul Sabatier , 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, Cedex 4, France
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- a UPRES A 5069, Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée , Université Paul Sabatier , 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, Cedex 4, France
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- a UPRES A 5069, Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée , Université Paul Sabatier , 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, Cedex 4, France
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Peterzol A, Olivo A, Rigon L, Pani S, Dreossi D. The effects of the imaging system on the validity limits of the ray-optical approach to phase contrast imaging. Med Phys 2006; 32:3617-27. [PMID: 16475760 DOI: 10.1118/1.2126207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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A theoretical analysis of the x-ray phase contrast imaging and its validation via synchrotron radiation imaging is here presented. Two different mathematical models have been followed: the simpler ray-optical approach and the more rigorous Fresnel-Kirchoff diffraction theory. Subsequently, the conditions upon which the x-ray optical approximation can be used to describe the image formation mechanism have been analyzed, taking into account also the effects due to the finite source size and detector resolution. It is possible to demonstrate that the ray-optics results can also be obtained by opportunely developing the diffraction formalism only with some restrictions on the spatial frequencies present in the final image, without any limitation on the maximum phase shift. The conditions allowing the use of the simplified ray-optical approach to describe the phase contrast images have been here defined and their validation has been proved by means of computer simulations and phantom experiments.
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- A Peterzol
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste e INFN, Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34100 Trieste, Italy.
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Wagner A, Sachse A, Keller M, Aurich M, Wetzel WD, Hortschansky P, Schmuck K, Lohmann M, Reime B, Metge J, Arfelli F, Menk R, Rigon L, Muehleman C, Bravin A, Coan P, Mollenhauer J. Qualitative evaluation of titanium implant integration into bone by diffraction enhanced imaging. Phys Med Biol 2006; 51:1313-24. [PMID: 16481696 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/51/5/019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Diffraction enhanced imaging (DEI) uses refraction of x-rays at edges, which allows pronounced visualization of material borders and rejects scattering which often obscures edges and blurs images. Here, the first evidence is presented that, using DEI, a destruction-free evaluation of the quality of integration of metal implants into bone is possible. Experiments were performed in rabbits and sheep with model implants to investigate the option for DEI as a tool in implant research. The results obtained from DEI were compared to conventional histology obtained from the specimens. DE images allow the identification of the quality of ingrowth of bone into the hydroxyapatite layer of the implant. Incomplete integration of the implant with a remaining gap of less than 0.3 mm caused the presence of a highly refractive edge at the implant/bone border. In contrast, implants with bone fully grown onto the surface did not display a refractive signal. Therefore, the refractive signal could be utilized to diagnose implant healing and/or loosening.
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- A Wagner
- Department of Orthopaedics of the University of Jena at the Waldkrankenhaus Rudolf Elle, Jena, Germany
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Auer M, Schmid F, Stollberger R, Regitnig P, Menk R, Rigon L, Holzapfel G. Characterization of tissue components for atherosclerotic plaques using ex vivo hrMR and synchrotron tomography. J Biomech 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(06)84171-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lewis RA, Hall CJ, Hufton AP, Evans S, Menk RH, Arfelli F, Rigon L, Tromba G, Dance DR, Ellis IO, Evans A, Jacobs E, Pinder SE, Rogers KD. X-ray refraction effects: application to the imaging of biological tissues. Br J Radiol 2003; 76:301-8. [PMID: 12763945 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/32889803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of refraction contrast X-ray imaging of biological tissues. Images of dissected mouse lungs, heart, liver and legs were produced using the medical beamline at the Elettra Synchrotron at Trieste, Italy. The technique used was diffraction enhanced imaging. This utilizes a silicon crystal positioned between the tissue sample and the detector to separate refracted X-rays from transmitted and scattered radiation by Bragg diffraction. The contrast in the images produced is related to changes in the X-ray refractive index of the tissues, resulting in remarkable clarity compared with conventional X-ray images based on absorption effects. These changes were greatest at the boundaries between different tissues, giving a marked edge enhancement effect and three-dimensional appearance to the images. The technique provides a way of imaging a property of biological tissues not yet exploited, and further studies are planned to identify specific applications in medical imaging.
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- R A Lewis
- Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington WA4 4AD, UK
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Zhong Z, Chapman D, Connor D, Dilmanian A, Gmur N, Hasnah M, Johnston RE, Kiss MZ, Li J, Muehleman C, Oltulu O, Parham C, Pisano E, Rigon L, Sayers D, Thomlinson W, Yaffe M, Zhong H. Diffraction enhanced imaging of soft tissues. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1080/08940880208602986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tromba G, Arfelli F, Castelli E, Dreossi D, Longo R, Mancini L, Menk RH, Montanari F, Olivo A, Pani S, Rigon L, Zanini F. Phase-sensitive X-ray imaging at the SYRMEP beamline of Elettra. Acta Crystallogr A 2002. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767302087184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Olivo A, Arfelli F, Dreossi D, Longo R, Menk RH, Pani S, Poropat P, Rigon L, Zanconati F, Castelli E. Preliminary study on extremely small angle x-ray scatter imaging with synchrotron radiation. Phys Med Biol 2002; 47:469-80. [PMID: 11848123 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/47/3/308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Among the medical physics community, there is nowadays a great interest in the possible implementation of scatter imaging techniques, especially in the field of breast imaging. It is well known that malignant lesions and normal tissue differ in their scattering signatures, and thus scattered radiation can provide a powerful tool to distinguish between the two cases. Up to now, most of the proposed techniques rely on the detection of radiation scattered at angles of the order of a few degrees, which in most cases results in very high contrast values. On the other hand, at those relatively large angles the scattered flux is relatively low with respect to the primary, which often implies the necessity of increasing the dose delivered to the sample in order to achieve sufficient statistics. Furthermore, most of these techniques are based on pencil beam set-ups, which results in an increase of the overall duration of the examination. We propose here an alternative approach based on the detection of radiation scattered at extremely small angles, of the order of approximately 100-200 microrad. This results in a relatively high scattered flux (5-10% of the primary) and in the possibility of utilizing a fan beam geometry, which reduces the acquisition times with respect to pencil beam set-ups. Images of several samples have been acquired, demonstrating that the proposed technique results in an increased contrast with respect to absorption imaging. Possible in vivo implementations of the technique at no dose expense are finally discussed.
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- A Olivo
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste e INFN, Italy
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Olivo A, Arfelli F, Cantatore G, Longo R, Menk RH, Pani S, Prest M, Poropat P, Rigon L, Tromba G, Vallazza E, Castelli E. An innovative digital imaging set-up allowing a low-dose approach to phase contrast applications in the medical field. Med Phys 2001; 28:1610-9. [PMID: 11548930 DOI: 10.1118/1.1388219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Recently, new imaging modalities based on the detection of weak phase perturbations effects, among which are phase contrast and diffraction imaging, have been developed by several researchers. Due to their high sensitivity to weakly absorbing details, these techniques seem to be very promising for applications in the medical field. On the other hand, digital radiology is undergoing a wide diffusion, and its benefits are presently very well understood. Up to now, however, the strong pixel size constraints associated with phase contrast pattern detection limited the possibility of exploiting the advantages of phase contrast in digital radiology applications. In this paper, an innovative setup capable of removing the pixel size constraints, and thus opening the way to low dose digital phase contrast imaging, is described. Furthermore, we introduce an imaging technique based on the detection of radiation scattered at small angles: the information extracted from the sample is increased at no dose expense. We believe that several radiological fields, mammography being the first important example, may benefit from the herein described innovative imaging techniques.
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- A Olivo
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste e INFN, Sezione di Trieste, Italy.
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Perilongo G, Rigon L, Sainati L, Cesaro S, Carli M, Zanesco L. Palliative and terminal care for dying children; proposals for better care. Med Pediatr Oncol 2001; 37:59-61. [PMID: 11466726 DOI: 10.1002/mpo.1165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- G Perilongo
- Division of Heamatology-Oncology, Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Olivo A, Rigon L, Arfelli F, Cantatore G, Longo R, Menk RH, Pani S, Prest M, Poropat P, Tromba G, Vallazza E, Castelli E. Experimental evaluation of a simple algorithm to enhance the spatial resolution in scanned radiographic systems. Med Phys 2000; 27:2609-16. [PMID: 11128314 DOI: 10.1118/1.1318219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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In order to ensure an early diagnosis of breast cancer, an imaging system must fulfil extremely stringent requirements in terms of dynamic range, contrast resolution and spatial resolution. Furthermore, in order to reduce the dose delivered to the patient, a high efficiency of the detector device should be provided. In this paper the SYRMEP/FRONTRAD (SYnchrotron Radiation for MEdical Physics/FRONTier RADiology) mammography project, based on synchroton radiation and a novel solid state pixel detector, is briefly described. Particular relevance is given to the fact that the radiographic image is obtained by means of a scanning technique, which allows the possibility of utilizing a scanning step smaller than the pixel size. With this procedure, a convolution between the real image and the detector point spread function (PSF) is actually acquired: by carefully measuring the detector PSF, it is possible to apply a post-processing procedure (filtered deconvolution), which reconstructs images with enhanced spatial resolution. The image acquisition modality and the deconvolution algorithm are herein described, and some test object images, with spatial resolution enhanced by means of the filtered deconvolution procedure, are presented. As discussed in detail in this paper, this procedure allows us to obtain a spatial resolution determined by the scanning step, rather than by the pixel size.
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- A Olivo
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste e INFN, Italy
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Escudié J, Ranaivonjatovo H, Rigon L. Heavy allenes and cumulenes e=c=e' and e=c=c=e' (e = p, as, si, ge, sn; e' = C, N, p, as, o, s). Chem Rev 2000; 100:3639-96. [PMID: 11749324 DOI: 10.1021/cr990013z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- J Escudié
- Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée, UMR 5069, Université Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse 04, France
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Arfelli F, Bonvicini V, Bravin A, Cantatore G, Castelli E, Palma LD, Michiel MD, Fabrizioli M, Longo R, Menk RH, Olivo A, Pani S, Pontoni D, Poropat P, Prest M, Rashevsky A, Ratti M, Rigon L, Tromba G, Vacchi A, Vallazza E, Zanconati F. Mammography with synchrotron radiation: phase-detection techniques. Radiology 2000; 215:286-93. [PMID: 10751500 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.215.1.r00ap10286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The authors evaluated the effect on mammographic examinations of the use of synchrotron radiation to detect phase-perturbation effects, which are higher than absorption effects for soft tissue in the energy range of 15-25 keV. Detection of phase-perturbation effects was possible because of the high degree of coherence of synchrotron radiation sources. Synchrotron radiation images were obtained of a mammographic phantom and in vitro breast tissue specimens and compared with conventional mammographic studies. On the basis of grades assigned by three reviewers, image quality of the former was considerably higher, and the delivered dose was fully compatible.
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- F Arfelli
- Depart of Physics, Università di Trieste, Italy
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Arfelli F, Bonvicini V, Bravin A, Cantatore G, Castelli E, Fabrizioli M, Longo R, Olivo A, Pani S, Pontoni D, Poropat P, Prest M, Rashevsky A, Rigon L, Tromba G, Vacchi A, Vallazza E. A multilayer edge-on silicon microstrip single photon counting detector for momography mammography. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0920-5632(99)00610-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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