Low-Dose Mammography

Abstract

The authors describe an improved mammographic technique employing a single-emulsion film in combination with a high-definition intensifying screen. This technique significantly reduces the radiation dosage per exposure and enhances the contrast of the soft-tissue structures of the breast. Optimum film-screen contact is obtained by means of a vacuum cassette system. Short exposure times minimize motion unsharpness, favoring the preservation of radiographic detail.