The purpose of mammography is the radiological study of breast pathology. It has to be performed annually from the age of 40 onwards.
The problem with mammography is that it is uncomfortable for most women, and for a minority it can even be painful; it all depends on the pain threshold of each woman, her predisposition and fear of the final result.
Advantages of the Senographe Pristina system in mammography
Mammography is less uncomfortable when performed during the first nine days after the onset of menstruation. The main factor that favors mammography is the compression of the breast for a few seconds, in order to achieve a clear image. In this way, in addition, the gland is immobilized and the radiation to be used is reduced.
However, with the new self-monitoring system of breast pressure and relaxation mechanisms that we use in our center, the discomfort is less.
This is Senographe Pristina, a technology that allows the patient herself to control the compression of the breast, a fact that differentiates it from traditional mammography, which presses the breast automatically.
With this new tomosynthesis system, it is possible to obtain a very sharp and detailed image of the breast in 3D, with a radiation exposure similar to that of a conventional mammogram and avoiding the repetition of the test (necessary when the poor images are deficient). In this way, in some cases, the patient receives less radiation, as she undergoes fewer tests.
Advantages of the Invenia ABUS system in mammography
As we did with Senographe, we have been the first to implement in Spain an integral breast diagnostic system that includes an automatic ultrasound equipment (Abus: Automatic Breast Ultrasound), capable of performing diagnostic tests in only 15 minutes.
Automatic breast ultrasound is an ultrasound technology that does not emit radiation and is especially indicated for testing dense breasts, that is, those in which there is a greater volume of breast tissue than fat. In this type of breast, up to one third of tumors can go undetected by traditional mammography because the breast tissue can mask the suspicious nodule, as it appears the same color in the image. In contrast, using automatic ultrasound, the cancer is clearly differentiated from the breast tissue.
For more information, consult a radiologist.