16 July 2012

Selenia® Dimensions® – A Revolution in Breast Imaging

Hologic has been at the forefront of the industry’s transformation from analog to digital mammography. Now they have taken another significant leap forward with the introduction of the Selenia® Dimensions® system, the first practical tool to deliver on the extraordinary promise of breast tomosynthesis.

The Selenia Dimensions system delivers exceptional digital mammograms and takes us to the next level in breast imaging – breast tomosynthesis—a breakthrough technology poised to revolutionize how breastcancer is detected today.

Tomosynthesis is a revolutionary technology that gives radiologists the ability to identify and characterize individual breast structures without the confusion of overlapping tissue. During a tomosynthesis scan, multiple, low-dose images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of one millimeter thick slices that can be viewed as a three dimensional reconstruction of the breast. Instead of viewing all tissue complexities on a traditional 2D mammogram, the breast radiologist can now scroll through the layers of the breast in one-millimeter thick slices.

This allows the breast radiologist to see around features in the tissue and identify areas of concern that may have been hidden by overlapping tissue, or dismiss normal areas that mayhave appeared suspicious on a digital mammogram. As a result, recalls may be reduced, unnecessary biopsies may be eliminated, and Breast Cancers may be identified earlier.

Image quality is key to early detection of Breast Cancer.

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