tomosynthesis

RUH Bath replaces two mammo systems with 3D technology

The Royal United Hospital Breast Unit in Bath, offers a symptomatic service and a specialist family history service. With its two mammography systems due for replacement, the team chose the 3Dimensions mammography system with Hologic 3D Mammography technology on both. Superintendent mammographer Alison Smith said: “Our priority was to source a system that offers high […]

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NHSBSP fully approves system for tomosynthesis

The final stage of approval for Fujifilm’s Amulet Innovality mammography system has been confirmed by the NHS Breast Screening Programme. Following evaluation at Burnley Hospital, the Amulet Innovality is now approved for tomosynthesis in assessment clinics in England. Fujifilm says it delivered the first dual angle digital breast tomosynthesis system to the market and the […]

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Parkside Hospital launches digital breast tomosynthesis service

Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon has installed a 3Dimensions mammography system from Hologic that enables high resolution breast tomosynthesis. The hospital provides a comprehensive service, with dedicated one-stop breast clinics and a surgical service employing triple assessment techniques for cancer diagnosis. With the addition of the Affirm breast biopsy guidance system and the Affirm lateral arm […]

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Eastbourne hospital adds mammography system

Mammographer Sarah Day, GE account manager Stephen Mittins, consultant radiologist Dr Paula McKenzie, lead mammographer Louise Richards, radiographer Lauren Head, RDA Rachel Pankhurst, clinical modality manager Kathryn Dixon and GE product specialist Sally-Ann Mercer. Eastbourne District General Hospital has taken delivery of GE Healthcare’s Senographe Pristina mammography system with an ergonomic design intended to make […]

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Digital tomosynthesis helps Kettering provide accurate diagnoses

GE Healthcare’s Emma Jackson, consultant radiologist Dr Sana Pascaline, advanced practitioner Deborah Mapley, consultant radiologist Dr Mohamad Hajaj, assistant practitioner Luscia Conisbee, superintendent mammographer Deborah Black, senior radiographers Jill Hokan and Anne McClarence with GE Healthcare’s Trish Heath. Kettering General Hospital is offering digital breast tomosynthesis for eligible symptomatic and low to moderate risk family history […]

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Scottish BSP film readers hear about 3D versus 2D mammography

Hologic UK breast health product and marketing manager Paula Scully, Dr Julie Cooke, Hologic’s Lynne Callan and Dr Janet Litherland. Delegates at the recent annual Scottish NHS Breast Screening Programme (BSP) meeting in Edinburgh had first-hand experience of Hologic’s latest breast tomosynthesis solution complete with tomosynthesis biopsy capability. The half day event was organised by […]

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Selenia with tomosynthesis arrives at Craigavon

At Craigavon Area Hospital are, from left, hospital consultant radiologist Dr Gavin Briggs, superintendent radiographer Marie McStay, consultant radiologist Dr Stephen Hall, Hospital Services Limited managing director Martin Elliott, deputy superintendent radiographer Margaret Holland and Hologic UK business development manager David Lee.   Craigavon Area Hospital has received two Hologic Selenia digital mammography systems, including […]

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