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Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2005 116(1-4):624-626; doi:10.1093/rpd/nci181
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Results of radiation protection programmes on mammography

N. Machado1,*, P. Carvoeiras2 and N. Teixeira1

1 Escola Superior Tecnologias da Saúde de Lisboa, Av. D. João II, Lote 4.69.01, 1990-096 Lisboa, Portugal
2 Medical Consult, Lda Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 85, 6° F, 1070-061 Lisboa, Portugal

* Corresponding author: nuno.machado{at}estesl.pt

In this paper, we present the results of mammography quality control tests related to the work with Portuguese mammography equipment, either in conventional or in digital mammography computed radiography, showing the main differences in the tested equipments. Quality control in mammography is a very special area of quality control in radiology, which demands relatively high knowledge on physics. Digital imaging is changing the standards of the radiographic imaging. Regarding mammography, this is yet a controversial issue owing to some limitations of the digital detectors, like the resolution for instance. A complete set of results regarding radiation protection of the patients submitted to mammography diagnosis is presented. A discussion of the quality image parameters and its interpretation in conventional and digital mammography is presented. In conclusion, we present a sample of results that can be considered as characteristics of mammography equipment in Portugal.


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