Abstract

BLANCO, S et al. Mammography parameters: compression, dose, and discomfort. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2017, vol.81, n.2, pp.100-104. ISSN 1852-9992.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016Zj.rard.2017.04.006.

Objective: To confirm the importance of compression in mammography and relate it to the discomfort expressed by the patients. Materials and methods: Two samples of 402 and 268 mammographies were obtained from two diagnostic centres that use the same mammographic equipment, but different compression techniques. The patient age range was from 21 to 50 years old. Results: A significant decrease in the dose received was observed at higher compression. However, there was no significant difference as regards patients complaining about the discomfort experienced. Discussion and Conclusion: Compression in mammography, following the international standards of a pressure between 80-120 N, is effective in reducing the dose without being unbearable for the patient. This discomfort is also unrelated to the glandularity of the breast.

Keywords : Breast; Mammography; Pressure.