Clinical Image Quality in Daily Practice of Breast Cancer Mammography Screening

Guertin, Marie-Hélène; Théberge, Isabelle; Dufresne, Michel-Pierre; Zomahoun, Hervé Tchala Vignon; Major, Diane; Tremblay, Richard E.; Ricard, Carmen; Shumak, Rene; Wadden, Nancy; Pelletier, Éric; Brisson, Jacques

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2014.02.001

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“…On the other hand, another study stressed positioning deficiencies as the main causes of inadequate image quality. The presence of skin folds, the pectoral muscle being concave or thin or having a sagging breast on the MLO, or a portion of breast cut off were frequently highlighted [50]. However, having a BI means the relevance and priority of some criteria can vary compared to standard mammograms.…”

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Consensus about image quality assessment criteria of breast implants mammography using Delphi method with radiographers and radiologists

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Aims:To identify image quality criteria that can be applied to assess breast implant (BI) mammograms according to radiologists and radiographers' perspectives and to explore the level of agreement about criteria priority. Methods: A two-round Delphi method using a questionnaire was applied to identify the level of agreement between experts, asking them to rank each image criteria available for mammography according to 4 possible answers (1 = need to have, 2 = nice to have, 3 = not pertinent/appropriate, 4 = do not know). Criteria for craniocaudal (CC), mediolateral-oblique (MLO) and lateral (ML), with and without Eklund manoeuvre, were included. This process was repeated after removing the less relevant criteria. Results: Between first and second rounds, different results were obtained regarding the criteria to assess CC and MLO images. Details for anatomic areas were considered the most relevant by radiographers during the first round, while general criteria were prioritised during the second round. Radiologists focused more on analysis of the spread of the breast tissue, if the breast was aligned with detector's centre and level of contrast. The analysis of implant flow, the BI anterior edge and the maximum retropulsion of BI when Eklund manoeuvre is performed were the specific aspects of BI imaging considered as relevant for assessment. Conclusions: The importance of each criterion used to assess BI mammograms was not the same between radiographers and radiologists, suggesting the two groups of experts are looking for different requirements from the image. Further education and training is necessary to align strategies for assessing BI mammograms, and some criteria need to be adapted to reduce subjectivity.

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“…These findings support that ongoing education in image quality remains necessary and important. 27,28 Pal et al 29 identified five factors that contribute to poor positioning: reluctance to repeat images (technologist and patient), patient difficulty, image quality evaluation inconsistency, insufficient time for patient care, and technologist engagement. Regardless of whether mammogram images are obtained with FFDM, DBT + FFDM or DBT + SynM, positioning remains the Achilles heel of breast imaging.…”

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Comparison of screening full-field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis technical recalls

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“…The sample selection has already been described elsewhere [16]. Briefly, a total of 426,408 screen-film screening examinations were identified in PQDCS information system over the study period.…”

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Mammography Clinical Image Quality and the False Positive Rate in a Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Program

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Clinical Image Quality in Daily Practice of Breast Cancer Mammography Screening

Cited by 25 publications

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Consensus about image quality assessment criteria of breast implants mammography using Delphi method with radiographers and radiologists

Consensus about image quality assessment criteria of breast implants mammography using Delphi method with radiographers and radiologists

Comparison of screening full-field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis technical recalls

Mammography Clinical Image Quality and the False Positive Rate in a Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Program

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