What is a bilateral mammogram with tomosynthesis?
Tomosynthesis or “3D” mammography is a new type of digital x-ray mammogram which creates 2D and 3D-like pictures of the breasts. This tool improves the ability of mammography to detect early breast cancers, and decreases the number of women “called back” for additional tests for findings that are not cancers.
What is Hologic mammography?
Hologic has further advanced breast cancer screening by producing 2D images from breast tomosynthesis data using C-View software, resulting in a Low Dose Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam with superior clinical performance compared with 2D alone.
What is a 3-D tomosynthesis mammogram?
Overview. A 3D mammogram (breast tomosynthesis) is an imaging test that combines multiple breast X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. A 3D mammogram is used to look for breast cancer in people who have no signs or symptoms.
Who makes 3D mammography?
When the Food and Drug Administration approved the first 3D mammography system, made by Hologic, the agency required the technology to be safe and effective at finding breast cancer ― not at improving survival.
What is the exposure time for the tomosynthesis sweep over the compressed breast?
The tomosynthesis acquisition time is typically around 5 seconds, but as noted in Table 3.1, some units may require a longer exposure time. Depending on the manufacturer, tomosynthesis may be performed as a single exam or in combination with the 2D mammogram.
Is breast tomosynthesis painful?
Some women with sensitive breasts may experience discomfort. If this is the case, schedule the procedure when your breasts are least tender. Be sure to inform the technologist if pain occurs as compression is increased. If discomfort is significant, less compression will be used.
What is the Hologic 3D mammography system?
The Hologic 3Dimensions™ Mammography System. Reinventing breast tomosynthesis with the Hologic 3Dimensions™ Mammography System. Delivering the fastest, highest resolution 3D™ images, 1 a mammogram that is clinically proven to be more comfortable 2 and an enhanced workflow.
What is the genius™ 3D mammography exam?
The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is the ONLY mammogram proven to detect 20-65% more invasive breast cancers compared to 2D alone. 3 Better, earlier breast cancer detection 4-9 – and now more comfortable. 2 Hologic is the worldwide leader in mammography and breast imaging technology.
What is the highest resolution breast tomosynthesis?
Unleash the power of the industry’s fastest and highest resolution breast tomosynthesis system on the market. 1 Offering the same 70 micron pixel size as FFDM, Clarity HD high-resolution 3D™ imaging detects more invasive cancers with confidence. 3
What are the advantages of Selenia’s genius™ 3D mammography™ exam?
Ergonomic design for patient comfort and ease of operation. In addition, the Selenia Dimensions system’s Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam offers the only breast tomosynthesis technology with the following advantages over 2D mammography, proving that not all tomo is the same: