Radiographic Service Quality

May 29, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Radiographic Service Quality

Fig. 35.1 Reasons for repeat images It is regarded as good practice for a department to audit and review TP and TC rates and the reasons for them, as they…

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Magnification and Compression Views

May 29, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Magnification and Compression Views

Fig. 25.1 Mammography equipment set up for x1.5 magnification view Fig. 25.2 Mammography equipment set up for x1.8 magnification view When selecting the paddle for magnification views, the practitioner should…

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Supplementary Mammographic Projections

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Fig. 24.1 Correct client position for mediolateral projection Fig. 24.2 illustrates positioning technique for this projection Fig. 24.2 Correct mediolateral positioning Lateral Images: Lateromedial Projection Region Demonstrated The medial breast…

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Repetitive Strain Injury – RSI

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Fig. 23.1 Strategic placement of buttons on the gantry (Source: BreastCheck, Ireland) Easy Height Adjustment of Equipment Only a light touch should be required to depress buttons and reaching the…

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Equipment Quality Control

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Fig. 17.1 PMMA phantom used to perform the AEC testing SdNR and dose should be measured in at least three different thicknesses (20, 45 and 70 mm) which are considered…

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Anatomy of the Breast

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Fig. 1.1 Illustration of milk (ridge) line The glandular component of the breast develops from the ectoderm. It arises from local thickening of the epidermis, 15–20 groups of ectodermal cells…

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Observer Studies in Mammography

May 29, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Observer Studies in Mammography

Fig. 36.1 High quality diagnostic medio-lateral oblique images Similarly, the NHSBSP advise the following image quality criteria for cranio-caudal (CC) images Medial border should be imaged Some axillary tail should…

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Imaging the Augmented Breast

May 29, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging the Augmented Breast

Fig. 27.1 Breast Anatomy demonstrating implant positioning Subglandular implant placement (left image) and subpectoral implant placement (right image) are options for breast augmentation Whilst there is no published guidance on…

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