Digital mammography: a screening modality for breast cancer
Parrella, A, Hiller, J, Mundy, L
Record ID 32006000661
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
If digital mammography proves more effective at detecting early breast cancer than standard screen film and improving survival, the public health benefits could be significant. Similarly, if digital imaging technologies prove to have the same level of efficacy as standard film, benefits could include more convenient, cost effective and reliable storage of images relative to standard screen film. In addition, digital images facilitate information sharing, since they can be viewed, read and assessed by multiple parties in different locations simultaneously through telemedicine. This has the potential to improve the quality of services while enhancing efficiency and reducing health care expenditure.
Authors' recommendations:
Given the substantial number of studies, the recent findings of the Digital Mammographic Screening Trial (DMIST) study and after consultation with the jurisdictions it is recommended that this prioritising summary be referred to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) for a full health technology assessment.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Female
- Mass Screening
- Radiographic Image Enhancement
- Breast Neoplasms
- Mammography
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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