In-vivo dark-field and phase-contrast x-ray imaging

Bech M, Tapfer A, Velroyen A, Yaroshenko A, Pauwels B, Hostens J, Bruyndonckx P, Sasov A, Pfeiffer F (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Scientific Reports Nature Publishing Group: Open Access Journals - Option B

Book Volume: 3

Article Number: 3209

DOI: 10.1038/srep03209

Abstract

Novel radiography approaches based on the wave nature of x-rays when propagating through matter have a great potential for improved future x-ray diagnostics in the clinics. Here, we present a significant milestone in this imaging method: in-vivo multi-contrast x-ray imaging of a mouse using a compact scanner. Of particular interest is the enhanced contrast in regions related to the respiratory system, indicating a possible application in diagnosis of lung diseases (e.g. emphysema).

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität München (TUM) DE Germany (DE) Bruker Belgium S.A./N.V. BE Belgium (BE)

How to cite

APA:

Bech, M., Tapfer, A., Velroyen, A., Yaroshenko, A., Pauwels, B., Hostens, J.,... Pfeiffer, F. (2013). In-vivo dark-field and phase-contrast x-ray imaging. Scientific Reports, 3. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep03209

MLA:

Bech, Martin, et al. "In-vivo dark-field and phase-contrast x-ray imaging." Scientific Reports 3 (2013).

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