How does digital mammography differ from traditional film mammography?
A digital mammogram takes less time to perform and typically involves a lower radiation dose to the patient. It also give us the ability to optimize the image, very similar to the way you optimize a digital photograph. Images are stored electronically so the is less chance of images being lost. In addition, images can be interpreted remotely, so second opinion interpretations may become easier.
A digital mammogram takes less time to perform and typically involves a lower radiation dose to the patient…. http://umm.edu/breastcenter/faq.htm RadiologyMammography What is Mammography (mammogram)?…. Today, specialized equipment, used only for breast x-rays, produce studies that are high in quality but low in radiation dose…. http://www.stjohns.com/greystone/adult/radiology/mamm.aspx Using a mammogram, it is possible to detect a tumor that cannot be felt. A diagnostic mammogram is an x-ray of the breast used to diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge, or a change in breast size or shape…. http://www.umm.edu/breast/mammo.htm Evidence based case report: Advice about Mammography for a young woman with a family history of breast cancerLucassen et al. 322 (7293): 1040BMJ There have been no randomised controlled trials of Mammography in women under 50 with a family history of breast cancer The sensitivity and specificity of Mammography.
