Mammographic Performance in a Population-based Screening Program: Before during and after the Transition from Screen-Film to Full-Field Digital Mammography

摘要

Improvements in recall rate and positive predictive value for full-field digital mammography (FFDM) were noted after the initial transitional phase from screen-film to FFDM; screening with FFDM was associated with lower recall and biopsy rates, which are known limitations associated with screening for breast cancer.