Tomosynthesis is a type of digital mammography system used to diagnose breast cancer. n tomosynthesis mammography, the X-ray tube moves at a certain angle while using low-dose X-ray to obtain cross-sectional images. The resulting raw (projection) images appear as a serial image at thin section intervals such as 0.5 mm and 1 mm. Through these thin sections, breast tumors can be detected with higher accuracy and at an earlier stage. The Siemens Mammomat Inspiration Prime tomosynthesis mammography device provides 3-dimensional, cross-sectional scanning of breast tissue in women who are not menopausal or under the age of 40, since the density of the breast tissue and the prominent fibrocystic structures can create difficulties in the evaluation of mammography. In other words, the image quality and multislice scanning of the device are very important, as cancer images can be stored among healthy breast tissue.
The Siemens Mammomat Inspiration Prime tomosynthesis mammography device used at Reyap Hospital is the newest and most advanced example of imaging and diagnostic devices, designed to provide perfect service to women. With the mammography applied in our Reyap Hospital Breast Health Center by our specialist team in our hospital, the chance of early diagnosis of breast cancer is caught and it is possible to detect the masses in the early period, especially in young women.
With the tomosynthesis mammography device, the breast is not compressed as in mammography. However, only the plates are used to hold the chest still during the imaging process and the X-ray tube is placed over the chest. During the procedure, the X-ray tube moves around the chest creating an arch and 11 images of the chest are taken within 7 seconds. Then, the position is changed so that images of the other breast can be taken. After this process is completed, the images are sent to the computer that will create a 3D image of both breasts. The final image is sent to our radiologists and then to our physicians for examination.
In short, tomosynthesis mammography is the diagnostic method that gives the best results in breast cancer screening. Although the fibrocystic structures are not prominent due to the density of the breast tissue in women who have not entered the menopause or under the age of 40, and some cancer cells can be hidden among the healthy breast tissue, the tomosynthesis mammography device provides a 3-dimensional cross-sectional scan of the breast tissue. Thus, thanks to tomosynthesis, the rate of correct diagnosis increases, while the rate of biopsy and surgery decreases. In addition, tomosynthesis prevents excessive radiation exposure. Since early diagnosis affects the success of the treatment, it is recommended that women should have breast screening every year.
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