Photon counting has gained significant momentum in x-ray imaging the last years. It continues to be a hot subject at this year’s RSNA as well, with discussions about how photon-counting can be used in different modalities.

 “30 years from now all x-ray detectors for medical imaging will be photon counting. Why use any-thing else than the best if you can”, says Mats Danielsson, professor at the Royal Institute of Technology

Both research and clinical use clearly shows that superior image quality is no longer dependent upon high dose levels.  Sectra MicroDose Mammography is the only system on the market using unique photon counting technology. Designed with screening environments in mind, Sectra MicroDose maximizes image quality and increases throughput at 50% of the radiation dose compared to other systems.

On September 1, 2011, Philips acquired the MicroDose operations from Sectra and hence all questions regarding photon-counting, low-dose mammography, MicroDose etc are referred to Philips. For more information on MicroDose Mammography or on the acquisition please go to www.philips.com/microdose

Women's health photon-counting, Prof Danielsson, RSNA 09