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Breast imaging trends in Wisconsin.
1Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital, USA.
WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|November 23, 2000
Summary
Breast imaging services in Wisconsin have significantly increased since 1997, with more women's imaging centers and a rise in breast interventions performed by medical imagers.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Women's Health
Background:
- A 1997 survey established baseline data on breast imaging services in Wisconsin.
- The landscape of breast imaging and interventions has evolved significantly since the late 1990s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current breast imaging services offered in Wisconsin.
- To identify trends in breast imaging and interventions by comparing current data to a 1997 survey.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among participants at the University of Wisconsin Mammography Update Continuing Education Conference in 1999.
- Out of 135 questionnaires distributed, 68 were fully completed and 2 were partially completed.
Main Results:
- The survey included 59 diagnostic and 57 screening facilities, primarily located in Wisconsin.
- A notable increase in women's imaging centers was observed.
- There was a rise in both the volume and types of breast interventions performed by medical imagers.
Conclusions:
- Breast imaging services and interventions are expanding rapidly.
- Medical imagers are increasingly involved in the diagnosis and management of breast disease.