Thursday, 28 May 2009

Can Compression Be Reduced for Breast Tomosynthesis? Monte Carlo Study on Mass and Microcalcification Conspicuity in Tomosynthesis

Can Compression Be Reduced for Breast Tomosynthesis? Monte Carlo Study on Mass and Microcalcification Conspicuity in Tomosynthesis
Robert S. Saunders, Jr, Ehsan Samei, Joseph Y. Lo, and Jay A. Baker
Radiology 2009;251 673-682

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The findings suggest that there is a potential to reduce breast compression in tomosynthesis without a negative effect on radiation dose or image quality, which will increase patient comfort and therefore possibly improve compliance with this new technology

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