Issues to consider in converting to digital mammography

Etta D Pisano; Margarita Zuley; Janet K Baum; Helga S Marques

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2007.06.007

Issues to consider in converting to digital mammography

Radiol Clin North Am. 2007 Sep;45(5):813-30, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2007.06.007.

Authors

Etta D Pisano¹, Margarita Zuley, Janet K Baum, Helga S Marques

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, CB 7000, Room 4030 Bondurant Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA. [email protected]

Abstract

This article outlines the reasons that many radiology practices are converting to digital mammography. In addition, it provides basic information about the issues that must be considered in making the transformation. These issues include technical matters regarding image display, storage, and retrieval as well as clinical and ergonomic considerations.

MeSH terms

Computer Communication Networks
Data Display
Female
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
Information Storage and Retrieval
Mammography / methods*
Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Radiology Information Systems

Abstract

MeSH terms

Grants and funding