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Digital breast tomosynthesis: implications for mammographic practice

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) or 3D mammography is an advanced form of mammography that uses multiple low dose x-ray system and computer reconstructions to create 3D images of the breast. This is achieved by moving the x-ray tube in an arc while making a series of exposures with the overall dose comparable to a conventional […]

Helen Yule

Breast Test Wales, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University

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New developments in digital breast tomosynthesis

Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancers and the most common cancer in women in the UK. Through earlier diagnosis and improved treatment, a reduction in breast cancer mortality has been shown. The earlier diagnosis of breast cancer in the UK is enabled by the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), which offers […]

Dr Juliet Morel, Dr Rema Wasan

King's College Hospital

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Digital breast tomosynthesis: The King’s College Hospital experience

Classic tomography is a well-known technique for imaging in sections and has been used by radiologists for almost 100 years. Technical advances in digital mammography have allowed the development of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), which has now become a significant addition to standard breast imaging. DBT is performed with the breast compressed as in standard […]

Dr Rema Kaur Wasan, Dr Juliet Morel, Dr Michael Michell

King's College Hospital

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