DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY. A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Presently there is no single evidence-based publication which covers the range of mammography and mammography-related techniques used in practice. This book addresses this deficiency. Therefore, the purpose of this book is to offer a single publication to be utilised comprehensively as a reference manual within current mammographic clinical practice for use by assistant practitioners and practitioners as well as trainees in radiography and related disciplines. In recent years mammographic clinical practice and technology have evolved rapidly and become increasingly sophisticated, this book will cover these issues. The public feel increasingly empowered to 'have a say' in their care and expectations of their mammography experience is high. Consequently a well-trained, well-informed practitioner is of paramount importance in clinical practice today. This book addresses patient/client-related issues in the form of psychological and emotional support they may require. This will enable the reader to gain insight into the patient/client perspective and thereby assist in meeting their needs.

Table of contents (36 chapters)
1.Anatomy of the Breast
2.Breast Density and Influencing Factors
3.Aetiology and Epidemiology of Breast Cancer
4.Other Breast Diseases
5.Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer with Management Pathways
6.Disease Progression: Local and Distal Spread (Mechanisms)
7.Mammography Screening: Philosophy – Evidence for and against
8.Screening Programmes for Breast Cancer in Europe
9.Sue’s Story: The Big Journey
10.Psychological Considerations in Attending for Mammography Screening
11.Emotional Intelligence
12.Client-Practitioner Interactions within Breast Care Services
13.The Use of Digital Health Technology and Social Media to Support Breast Screening
14.Pain in Mammography
15.Tissue Viability and Skin Tearing in Mammography
16.Mammography Equipment
17.Equipment Quality Control
18.Radiation Dose in Mammography
19.Mammographic Density
20.Recording Clinical and Client Information Prior to Imaging
21.Practical Mammography
22.Mammographic Compression: A Need for Mechanical Standardisation
23.Repetitive Strain Injury – RSI
24.Supplementary Mammographic Projections
25.Magnification and Compression Views
26.Specimen Imaging
27.Imaging the Augmented Breast
28.Imaging Bariatric, Post Surgical and Limited Mobility Clients
29.Male Mammography
30.Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
31.Reflection on the Oslo Tomosynthesis Screening Trial
32.Purpose of Interventional Procedures
33.Stereotactic Image Guided Interventional Techniques
34.Contrast Enhanced Investigations
35.Radiographic Service Quality
36.Observer Studies in Mammography