[Digital mammography]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2003 Oct;31(10):856-66. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2003.08.005.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Digital mammography is an irreversible evolution which will gradually replace analog mammography. Detector technology differs among manufacturers. Expected clinical advantages are improved diagnostic performances, improved reproducibility, dose reduction, dedicated applications (CAD), archiving and telemammography. Limiting problems are at cost, reorganization of the breast imaging unit and the medical workflow.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography / economics
  • Mammography / instrumentation*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted*