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film screen mammography |
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film screen mammography, a breast radiographic technique in which a special single-emulsion film and high-detail intensifying screens are used. The technique provides a fine image at radiation exposure levels of less than 1 rad, compared with older methods that generated radiation levels of as much as 16 rad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The net result is the ability to deliver improved workflow and reading efficiency compared with traditional film screen mammography systems. E[acute accent]While traditional film screen mammography remains a very effective tool for detecting breast cancer, more breast imaging facilities have been actively seeking a digital screening solution since last fall's announcement of the ACRIN-DMIST results, which revealed significant benefits of digital for a considerable percentage of the screening population. The net result is the ability to deliver optimal workflow and reading efficiency compared with traditional film screen mammography systems with the added versatility of a PACS review station. |
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