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Breast Cancer Screening
Digital vs. screen mammography: Phantom object detection is not enhanced by higher resolution
December 22nd, 2005
In a comparison of digital vs. screen mammography, phantom object detection was not enhanced by the higher contrast resolution of the digital units. Scientists in the United States sought "to determine if the improved contrast resolution of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) with reduced spatial resolution allows for superior or equal phantom object detection compared with screen-film mammography (SFM)." "Tissue equivalent breast phantoms simulating an adipose to glandular ratio of 50/50,30/70, and 20/80 were imaged according to each manufacturers' recommendation with four full-field digital mammography units (Fuji, Sectra, Fischer, and General...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-22)
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