Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) increases detection of breast cancer in symptomatic women under the age of 60, especially in dense breasts. A large, multi-institutional study conducted in the United Kingdom comparing the sensitivity of full-field digital mammography (FFDM), DBT, and FFDM plus DBT supports findings of two similar published studies, both conducted in China in the same time frame.
Breast Cancer Screening with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Are Initial Benefits Sustained?
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Offers Modest Benefits over Standard Mammography < Yale School of Medicine
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Study compares DBT with DM for breast cancer screening
Breast cancer screening: Does tomosynthesis augment mammography?
DBT is better for women with increased breast cancer risks
