Celebrating the evolution of breast tomosynthesis: from research to large-scale, population-based screening programs, to advanced applications.

Saturday, March 9, 14:00-15:30, Room C Satellite Symposium Organised by Hologic, Inc.

Symposium Moderator: Andrew Smith, PhD; Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Symposium Presentations:

A review of the evolution of breast tomosynthesis - This presentation includes a review of the unique features of tomosynthesis systems, a summary of published clinical data, and an overview of advanced tomosynthesis applications, including synthesized 2D images, tomosynthesis biopsy, and contrast-enhanced breast imaging.

Speaker:
Andrew Smith, PhD
Vice President, Image Science
Hologic, Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

The Oslo clinical tomosynthesis screening experience - This presentation provides a review of results of a clinical study comparing digital mammography alone versus digital mammography plus tomosynthesis in a population-based screening program.

Speaker:
Prof. Per Skaane
Professor Dr. Med.
Oslo University Hospital Ullevall, Oslo, Norway

Initial experience with tomosynthesis biopsy - This presentation give a report from an early user on the techniques used and outcomes achieved when performing breast biopsies using tomosynthesis guidance.

Speaker:
Dr. Daniela Bernardi
Division U.O. Senologia Clinical e Screening Mammografico,
Dipartimento di Radioliagnostica, Trento, Italy

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