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S Diekmann1, F Diekmann, M Hauschild
1Universitätsklinikum Charité, CCM, Institut für Radiologie, Schumannstr. 20-21, 10117 Berlin. susanne.diekmann@charite.de
Purpose:
The use of digital full field mammography for imaging augmented breasts.
Methods:
Images of a sponge, as a tissue equivalent, partly covered with one of three different implants (silicone, silicone/saline, saline) were obtained using digital and film-screen technique. The visualisation of the sponge structure covered by the implant and next to the implant was evaluated by two radiologists. Results were compared to clinical results from 35 patients with implants.
Results:
Two images with different parameter settings have to be obtained to visualize the covered sponge structure and the structure around the implant with film-screen technique. Digital mammography allows assessment of both areas using one image at different window settings. The assessability of covered structures depends on the type of implant. These results are in keeping with our clinical experiences.
Conclusion:
Digital mammography allows equal or better assessment of covered and non-covered tissue in augmented breasts without the need for additional exposures.
