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Abbreviated MRI Protocols: Wave of the Future for Breast Cancer Screening
Chloe M Chhor1, Cecilia L Mercado1
11 Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, 160 E 34th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10016.
Objective:
The purpose of this article is to describe the use of abbreviated breast MRI protocols for improving access to screening for women at intermediate risk.
Conclusion:
Breast MRI is not a cost-effective modality for screening women at intermediate risk, including those with dense breast tissue as the only risk. Abbreviated breast MRI protocols have been proposed as a way of achieving efficiency and rapid throughput. Use of these abbreviated protocols may increase availability and provide women with greater access to breast MRI.
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