In the realm of breast care, experts are calling for better technology with earlier, more accurate, and faster detection and diagnosis. The latest breast care solutions from Siemens aim to meet these expectations, and experts at the European Congress of Radiology explained how. With a comprehensive portfolio for every step of the automated workflow, Siemens solutions are aiding in the fight against breast cancer. Breast imaging is no longer synonymous with X-ray imaging, although it remains the standard for early detection in normal-risk women after the age of 40. However, the advent of high-resolution ultrasound and contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized breast imaging – especially for young or high-risk women. The video to the right presents experts who discuss the latest innovations in breast care solutions.

Ingvar Andersson, MR, at the Malmö University Hospital in Sweden has been using breast tomosynthesis* for three years now. In the video below he describes the advantages and limitations of this 3D mammography technique. With digital mammography, tumors hiding behind healthy structures can remain undetected. Tomosynthesis offers 3D images, that allow for views from various different angles. Dr. Andersson presents his studies with the technology and concludes that the sensitivity of breast tomosynthesis is superior to 2D mammography in terms of breast cancer detection.

Additionally, Professor Detlev Uhlenbrock, MD, from the Radiology Group Praxis at St. Josefs-Hospital Dortmund-Hörde in Dortmund, Germany, also presents his initial experiences with automated breast volume scanning (ABVS). The new ultrasound method is suitable for scanning the whole breast three-dimensionally. Dr. Uhlenbrock describes the advantages of ABVS as compared to conventional ultrasound methods. These include: the automated scanning of the entire breast, which can be performed by a technician rather than a physician; 3D volume sets allowing for better postprocessing and offline evaluation of data; as well as potential time savings. His presentation can be viewed by following the link below.