Breast Tomosynthesis at Helyos Medical Center

Advantages of tomosynthesis:

• Produces higher-quality images in dense breast tissue compared to standard mammography;
• Better visualizes small lesions with unclear borders, especially after ultrasound;
• Reduces the number of false positives in microcalcifications and better identifies suspicious types;
• More sensitive to architectural distortions in breast tissue;
• Becoming the “gold standard” for breast disease screening — detects 40% more malignant carcinomas than standard digital mammography;
• Delivers lower radiation exposure to patients than tomography;
• Due to its accuracy, reduces the need for additional radiological examinations;
• Helps reduce the number of needle biopsies;
• More comfortable than traditional mammography — a great alternative to tomography or MRI for overweight patients or those with claustrophobia.

Benefits of digital mammography at Helyos:

1.Accuracy.

• Our FUJIFILM mammograph detects over 95% of various breast abnormalities, including early-stage tumors and calcifications as small as 1 mm.

2.Clarity.

• Our equipment delivers the highest clarity and image quality, even in large and dense breasts, making result analysis easier than with analog imaging.

3.Convenience.

• The doctor can easily adjust zoom and viewing angles, reducing the need for repeat tests.

4.Safety.

• Radiation dose on our digital mammograph is 35–40% lower than on analog systems.

5.Speed.

• The procedure takes only a few minutes, saving patients valuable time.