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01-07-2013 | Review Article

The emerging role of breast tomosynthesis

Author: Takayoshi Uematsu

Published in: Breast Cancer | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a new modality that aids in breast cancer detection. It is a pseudo-three-dimensional digital mammography imaging system that produces a series of 1-mm-slice images with multiple very low-dose X-ray projections to reveal the inner architecture of the breast after eliminating interference from overlapping breast tissue. This review article provides an overview of the current and potential use of DBT. The illustrations and discussion are based on our experience with the Selenia Dimensions (Hologic, USA) DBT system approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Title: The emerging role of breast tomosynthesis
Author: Takayoshi Uematsu
Publication date: 01-07-2013
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Breast Cancer / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1340-6868
Electronic ISSN: 1880-4233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-013-0456-4

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