Patent ID: 7342994
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A mammogram recording and read-out apparatus, comprising: i) a radiation image detector for operating such that: ii) a detector support section for supporting the radiation image detector, and iii) a breast support section for supporting the breast of the object, the breast support section being located on the side of a surface of the radiation image detector, which surface is exposed to the radiation, wherein the radiation image detector has a rectangular shape, and a support state of the detector support section is capable of being changed over between a first support state, in which the radiation image detector is supported in an orientation such that a short side of the radiation image detector stands facing the chest wall of the object, and a second support state, in which the radiation image detector is supported in an orientation such that a long side of the radiation image detector stands facing the chest wall of the object.