Optimization of Technique Factors for Conventional Mammography.
Abstract
This report summarizes progress achieved during year three of a three and one half year postdoctoral research project to determine the optimum technique factors for conventional mammography. This year's work centered on separately analyzing the effects of mammography film, processing conditions, and technique factor selection on image contrast and low-contrast lesion detection. Methods of evaluating film, processing, and technique factor selection for screen-film mammography were applied to approximately one dozen clinical sites involved in the Colorado Mammography Advocacy Project (CMAP), improved technique factors were recommended, and the resulting improvement in image quality at CMAP sites was evaluated. Work being performed now during the one half year extension of this project centers on completion of analysis and publication of all study results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA336514
Entities
People
- R. E. Hendrick
Organizations
- University of Colorado Health