BookPeter Hogg, Judith Kelly, Claire Mercer, editors.
Summary: This heavily revised second edition is a practically focused textbook focusing on how to successfully utilise mammography-related techniques. It covers a wide range of topics related to holistic mammographic imaging reflecting the emerging digital and artificial imaging technology. Furthermore, new chapters provide clear practical focused guidance on how to provide psychological and emotional support to both clients and colleagues, and the support of persons with dementia. Digital Mammography: A Holistic Approach is a concise textbook covering the latest techniques that can be applied in this field. Therefore, it is of significant interest to radiographers, technicians, technologists, physicists, and nurses seeking to improve their understanding of these techniques. Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.
Contents:
Mammography Screening: Philosophy
Screening Programmes for breast cancer
Anatomy of the Breast
Breast Density and Influencing Factors
Aetiology and Epidemiology
Benign Breast Change and Malignant Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer and Management Pathways
Disease Progression
Interval Cancers
Mammographic Density
Caring for Patients and Staff
Patient Story
Phycological considerations in attending for mammography screening
Patient and Staff Anxiety
Transactional Analysis
Client practitioner interaction within breast services
Digital Health Technology
Pain in Mammography
Tissue Viability and Skin Tearing
Equipment
Mammography Equipment
AI in Mammography
Radiation Dose
Image Appraisal and Quality Control
Radiographic service quality
Automated PGMI
Imaging Techniques
Recording Information
Infection Control
Repetitive strain injury
Practical Mammography
Mammography
Compression
Supplementary Projections
Magnification and Compression Views
Specimen Imaging
Imaging the Augmented Breast
Imaging the Male Breast
Imaging Bariatric, post surgical and limited mobility clients
Imaging Persons Living with Dementia
Interventional Procedures
Tomosythesis
Contrast Enhanced Investigations.