Tomosynthesis & Synthesized 2-D Imaging Part One: The Evolution of Mammography (CE 2015)
Elizabeth A. Rafferty, MD Elizabeth A. Rafferty, MD
Director of Breast Imaging Programs L&M Radiology
Medical Director
Women’s Health Imaging
Andover, Massachusetts
Aron J. Belfer, MD Aron J. Belfer, MD
Breast Imaging CDB-Premium
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Date of Release: November 1, 2013
Date of Last Review: November 2015
Effective Date: January 21, 2016
Expiration Date: December 31, 2017
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

Program Summary:

Tomosynthesis (3D mammography), used in conjunction with a 2D mammogram, is becoming increasingly integrated into clinical practice. The use of a synthesized mammogram (C-View), recently approved by FDA, provides the advantages of tomosynthesis without the additional radiation exposure of obtaining a 2-D image.
In this recently updated two-part webcast series, Dr. Rafferty and Dr. Belfer review the current literature in their 2015 Update to the original presentations. You will learn how synthesized 2-D imaging is used in conjunction with tomosynthesis imaging and review the recent clinical data regarding its continued performance.

Target Audience:

  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Radiology Administrators

Program Information:

This program was originally broadcast live as part of a Webinar series sponsored by Applied Radiology and supported with an educational grant from HOLOGIC. The program was reviewed and a 25 minute update was added in November 2015.

Learning Objectives:

After participating in this webinar you should be able to:

  1. Describe how the synthesized C-View mammogram is generated and how it should be used in conjunction with tomosynthesis imaging.
  2. Describe the relative radiation doses of conventional combination tomosynthesis imaging versus tomosynthesis imaging utiizing the synthesized C-View mammogram.
  3. Describe potential applications of C-View imaging in combination with tomosynthesis for screening and diagnostic mammography.

Disclosures

Dr. Elizabeth A. Rafferty, discloses that she has been the recipient of a research grants for the investigation of breast Tomosynthesis from Hologic within the last year.

Dr. Aron J. Belfer, discloses that he has acted as a consultant and been a member of an Educational Council for Hologic.

No individual at IAME who had control over the content of this program has relationships with Halogic or any other commercial supporter. This program was produced by Applied Radiology and is solely responsible for the content.

Accreditation:

1 Category A ARRT CE credit accredited by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management.

Claiming CE Credit:

To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination. Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing grade of 70% or higher click continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate link displayed from within your MyCE Archives page.

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Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from

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Tomosynthesis & Synthesized 2-D Imaging Part One

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Tomosynthesis & Synthesized 2-D Imaging: 2015 Update

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Part One - Panel Discussion with Q&A's (Pre-Recorded)

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