摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a radiographic image capturing device to which a compression paddle can be easily removably attached, and a compression paddle thereof. SOLUTION: The radiographic image capturing device includes: an imaging table 22 having an imaging surface 20 against which a subject's breast is pressed; a removable compression paddle 40 having a pressing portion 42 for pressing the breast against the imaging surface 20; and a compression paddle support portion 30 including a first split member 32 and a second split member 34 and adapted for supporting the compression paddle 40 as the compression paddle 40 is sandwiched between the first split member 32 and the second split member 34. At least one of the imaging stand 22 or the compression paddle support portion 30 is movable in a direction that is toward and away from the other. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |