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Patient-Assisted Compression in 3D - Impact on Image Quality and Workflow
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Patient-Assisted Compression (PAC) and Technologist-Controlled (TC) Compression for Breast Cancer. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Patient-assisted compression (PAC) allows the patient to participate in controlling the amount of compression force during mammography and is a personalized approach that has demonstrated successful reduction in discomfort experienced during mammography. General Electric Healthcare's Senographe Pristina, an innovative mammography platform that provides both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) imaging capabilities, offers both standard and patient-assisted compression modes. This study will evaluate image quality and clinical workflow as it relates to use of PAC with the Senographe Pristina 3D.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The technologist will properly position the breast and apply minimum compression. The subject will be instructed to apply compression as the technologist ensures the breast tissue is in appropriate position and tautness. The technologist will then guide the subject to achieve appropriate compression level, sufficient but not excessive, and the image will be acquired. This will be done for both standard views Craniocaudal (CC) \& Mediolateral Oblique (MLO).
TC compression will be conducted per standard of care practices at the site.