1. Radiation protection program for early detection of breast cancer in a mammography facility
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Villagomez Casimiro Mariana, Ruiz Trejo Cesar, and Espejo Fonseca Ruby
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medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Image quality ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Quality control ,Acceptance testing ,Radiological weapon ,medicine ,Mammography ,Medical physics ,Quality (business) ,Radiation protection ,business ,Darkroom ,media_common - Abstract
Mammography is the best tool for early detection of Breast Cancer. In this diagnostic radiology modality it is necessary to establish the criteria to ensure the proper use and operation of the equipment used to obtain mammographic images in order to contribute to the safe use of ionizing radiation. The aim of the work was to implement at FUCAM-AC the radiation protection program which must be established for patients and radiation workers according to Mexican standards [1–4]. To achieve this goal, radiation protection and quality control manuals were elaborated [5]. Furthermore, a quality control program (QCP) in the mammography systems (analog/digital), darkroom included, has been implemented. Daily sensitometry, non-variability of the image quality, visualizing artifacts, revision of the equipment mechanical stability, compression force and analysis of repetition studies are some of the QCP routine tests that must be performed by radiological technicians of this institution as a set of actions to ensure the protection of patients. Image quality and patients dose assessment were performed on 4 analog equipment installed in 2 mobile units. In relation to dose assessment, all equipment passed the acceptance criteria (
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- 2014
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