Typical values of z-resolution for different Digital Breast Tomosynthesis systems evaluated in a multicenter study

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is an advanced mammography technique based on the reconstruction of a pseudo-volumetric breast image. This is achieved with special reconstruction algorithms that combine planar images acquired at different projection angles of the X-ray tube. This type of examination is able to reduce the problem of tissues overlap, a typical drawback of traditional 2D mammography, which negatively affects the sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing normal fibroglandular tissues from abnormal lesions [1 –3].

Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - February 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: S. Dalmonte, P. Golinelli, N. Oberhofer, S. Strocchi, V. Rossetti, L. Berta, M. Porzio, L. Angelini, N. Paruccini, R. Villa, M. Bertolini, S. Delle Canne, M. Cavallari, L. D'Ercole, G. Guerra, R. Rosasco, B. Cannillo, A. D'Alessio, E. Di Nicola, D. Origgi Source Type: research