Delta Health Now Offers 3D Mammography Exams and the First 3D Prone Breast Biopsy Table in the State
Friday, August 19, 2016
3D Mammography exams are clinically proven to increase invasive cancer detection and reduce recall rates 3D mammography exams are now being offered at Delta Health. By utilizing advanced 3D breast tomosynthesis technology, mammography exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of invasive breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.
“This hospital is dedicated to providing the latest technology for highest quality care which now includes women’s imaging services for 3D mammography exams, the first prone 3D breast biopsy table in the state of Colorado and only the fourth in the nation, and also the latest DXA bone scanning equipment, “stated CEO Jason Cleckler.
In conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary call backs. A 3D mammography exam can greatly reduce this tissue overlap effect.
During the tomosynthesis portion of the exam, an x-ray arm sweeps in a light arc over the breast, taking multiple images. A computer then converts the images into a stack of thin layers, allowing the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. A 3D exam requires no additional compression and each scan is completed within seconds.
The mammo equipment platform for the Genius 3D mammo exam is the Hologic Selenia Dimensions system. The new system is recommended for all breast tissue density types. This systems allows our radiologists to more effectively pinpoint size, shape and location of abnormalities. This leads to better detection and greater peace of mind for our patients. The American College of Radiology recommends annual screening mammograms for women starting at age 40.
Large clinical studies in the U.S. and Europe have demonstrated the positive benefits of a 3D mammography exam. The largest study to date on breast cancer screening is the Genius 3D mammo exam that was published in the June 25, 2014 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). Findings include:
+ A 41% increase in the detection of invasive breast cancers
+ A 29% increase in the detection of all breast cancers
+ A 15% decrease in women recalled for additional imaging
3D Prone Breast Biopsy Table
Delta Health has the first 3D prone breast biopsy table in the State of Colorado and the fourth in the nation. With improved speed and efficiency, patients are more comfortable. There is superior performance using less procedure time with exceptional image quality and easy 360 degree access. This new 3D technology may help pinpoint subtle lesions and calcifications found during 2D and 3D mammography exams.
DXA Bone Density Scanning System
Patients experience greater comfort, faster exam times and low x-ray dose examinations. This latest technology for bone scans offers crisp, clear resolution images to assess bone mineral density.
To schedule a 3D Mammography exam or bone density scan, please call Delta Health Medical Imaging at 874-2214. For additional details on 3D Mammography exams please call Rochelle Somers, Lead Mammography Technologist at 874-6036.
