Current practice in mammographic imaging of the augmented breast in Australia

摘要: AIM This study seeks to document the imaging series used in contemporary Australian practice for augmented breast, with a secondary focus on differences and opinion between BreastScreen Australia diagnostic services. METHODS A SurveyMonkey link was distributed through Society of Medical Imaging Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) assessable during December 2017 January 2018. The questionnaire investigated: years experience, facility type location, image acquisition systems, appointment times, patients imaged per week, technique used, use limited compression views, rationale variation ultrasound. Descriptive statistics were produced all variables chi-squared tests comparisons categorical variables. RESULTS most frequently eight-image Eklund ID 64% 59% (submuscular) 68% 58% (subglandular) BSA services, respectively. Eighteen different combinations projections reported eight common both subglandular submuscular imaging. majority participants attributed preferences dose reduction radiologist preference. CONCLUSION research has demonstrated varied approaches routine women breast implants identified need establishment dedicated evidence-based protocols ensure that regardless which setting woman attends they receive standardised minimal maximum coverage. is reassurance not applicable current practice.