Electromagnetic Torso Scanning: A Review of Devices, Algorithms, and Systems.

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electromagnetics

Background:

• Conventional thoracic diagnostic methods face challenges.
• Electromagnetic (EM) techniques offer non-ionizing, non-invasive, and compact alternatives.
• Research in EM thoracic scanning has significantly advanced over the past decade.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically review the progress of electromagnetic (EM) thoracic scanning systems.
• To assess the potential of EM techniques in diagnosing thoracic illnesses.
• To explore early research foundations and recent advancements in EM torso scanning.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on EM thoracic scanning systems.
• Analysis of different system configurations, antenna topologies, and algorithms.
• Discussion of advantages, disadvantages, and future possibilities of proposed systems.

Main Results:

• EM techniques show potential for detecting a wide range of thoracic diseases.
• Various EM scanning system configurations and algorithms have been proposed.
• The review critically evaluates the progress and potential of these systems.

Conclusions:

• EM thoracic scanning presents a promising, non-invasive diagnostic modality.
• Continued research and development are crucial for optimizing EM systems.
• These systems hold significant potential for diagnosing conditions like lung cancer and respiratory complications.