Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Mammogram is an X-ray test that plays a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer and other related conditions. Image quality in mammograms is influenced by several factors, including brightness, contrast, noise, and exposure index. The exposure index quantifies the amount of radiation used in the image and is calculated based on parameters such as kV, mAs, irradiated area and exposed objects. Dose optimization aims to obtain high-quality images with the lowest possible radiation exposure. As more digital mammography equipment is used, automated technology raises questions about the role of technicians in defining image acquisition parameters.
Source: E-Acadêmica
Institution: Faculdade Santa Marcelina
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402574009