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What every surgical oncologist should know about digital mammography
E D Pisano1, C Kuzmiak, M Koomen
1Department of Radiology, UNC-Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA. etpisano@med.unc.edu
Seminars in Surgical Oncology
|August 28, 2001
Summary
Digital mammography offers improved breast cancer detection and diagnosis over film-based systems. This review covers digital imaging basics, clinical trial results, and future advancements for surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Breast Cancer Diagnostics
Background:
- Current film-based mammography has limitations in breast cancer detection and lesion diagnosis.
- Digital mammography technology offers potential improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review digital mammography information for surgeons treating breast cancer patients.
- To explain the advantages of digital mammography over film-based systems.
Main Methods:
- Review of available information on digital mammography.
- Description of digital imaging technology principles (contrast, spatial resolution).
- Reporting of clinical trial results and upcoming trials.
Main Results:
- Digital mammography shows promise for enhancing breast cancer detection and diagnosis.
- Current clinical systems vary in their digital imaging capabilities.
Conclusions:
- Digital mammography is a developing technology with the potential to significantly aid surgeons in breast cancer care.
- Future developments like computer-aided detection and tomosynthesis are expected to further enhance diagnostic capabilities.
