A Standard Mammography Unit - Standard 3D Ultrasound Probe Fusion Prototype: First Results

Schulz-Wendtland R, Jud S, Fasching P, Hartmann A, Radicke M, Rauh C, Uder M, Wunderle M, Gaß P, Langemann H, Beckmann M, Emons J (2017)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde Georg Thieme Verlag

Book Volume: 77

Pages Range: 679-685

Journal Issue: 6

DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-107034

Abstract

The combination of different imaging modalities through the use of fusion devices promises significant diagnostic improvement for breast pathology. The aim of this study was to evaluate image quality and clinical feasibility of a prototype fusion device (fusion prototype) constructed from a standard tomosynthesis mammography unit and a standard 3D ultrasound probe using a new method of breast compression.Imaging was performed on 5 mastectomy specimens from patients with confirmed DCIS or invasive carcinoma (BI-RADS ((TM)) 6). For the preclinical fusion prototype an ABVS system ultrasound probe from an Acuson S2000 was integrated into a MAMMOMAT Inspiration (both Siemens Healthcare Ltd) and, with the aid of a newly developed compression plate, digital mammogram and automated 3D ultrasound images were obtained.The quality of digital mammogram images produced by the fusion prototype was comparable to those produced using conventional compression. The newly developed compression plate did not influence the applied x-ray dose. The method was not more labour intensive or time-consuming than conventional mammography. From the technical perspective, fusion of the two modalities was achievable.In this study, using only a few mastectomy specimens, the fusion of an automated 3D ultrasound machine with a standard mammography unit delivered images of comparable quality to conventional mammography. The device allows simultaneous ultrasound - the second important imaging modality in complementary breast diagnostics - without increasing examination time or requiring additional staff.

Authors with CRIS profile

Sebastian Jud Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Peter Fasching Professur für Translationale Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe Arndt Hartmann Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Pathologie und Pathologische Anatomie Michael Uder Lehrstuhl für Diagnostische Radiologie Marius Wunderle Professur für Translationale Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe Paul Gaß Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hanna Langemann Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Matthias Beckmann Lehrstuhl für Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde

Involved external institutions

Siemens AG, Healthcare Sector DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schulz-Wendtland, R., Jud, S., Fasching, P., Hartmann, A., Radicke, M., Rauh, C.,... Emons, J. (2017). A Standard Mammography Unit - Standard 3D Ultrasound Probe Fusion Prototype: First Results. Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, 77(6), 679-685. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-107034

MLA:

Schulz-Wendtland, Rüdiger, et al. "A Standard Mammography Unit - Standard 3D Ultrasound Probe Fusion Prototype: First Results." Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 77.6 (2017): 679-685.

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