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ArticleJournal of medical ultrasound

Influence of Breast Density on Patient's Compliance during Ultrasound Examination: Conventional Handheld Breast Ultrasound Compared to Automated Breast Ultrasound.

Sara De Giorgis, Nicole Brunetti, Jeries Zawaideh, Federica Rossi, Massimo Calabrese, Alberto Stefano Tagliafico

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sara De GiorgisDepartment of Health Sciences, (DISSAL) - Radiology Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Nicole BrunettiDepartment of Health Sciences, (DISSAL) - Radiology Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Jeries ZawaidehDepartment of Health Sciences, (DISSAL) - Radiology Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Federica RossiDepartment of Health Sciences, (DISSAL) - Radiology Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Massimo CalabreseIRCCS-Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.
Alberto Stefano TagliaficoDepartment of Health Sciences, (DISSAL) - Radiology Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
University of Genoa · ITOspedale Policlinico San Martino · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOur aim was to study the influence of breast density on patient's compliance during conventional handheld breast ultrasound (US) or automated breast US (ABUS), which could be used as adjunct screening modalities.

methodsBetween January 2019 and June 2019, 221 patients (mean age: 53; age range: 24-89 years) underwent both US and ABUS. All participants had independently interpreted US and ABUS regarding patient compliance. The diagnostic experience with US or ABUS was described with a modified testing morbidity index (TMI). The scale ranged from 0 (worst possible experience) to 5 (acceptable experience). Standard statistics was used to compare the data of US and data of ABUS. Breast density was recorded with the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score.

resultsThe mean TMI score was 4.6 ± 0.5 for US and 4.3 ± 0.8 for ABUS. The overall difference between patients' experience on US and ABUS was statistically significant with

conclusionPatient age (>40 years) is a significant predictor of decreased compliance to ABUS. Compliance of ABUS resulted lower that of US independently for breast density.

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Automatic breast ultrasoundbreast densityultrasound

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PMID33659162
PMCPMC7869737
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