COMPRESSION IN TOMOSYNTHESIS

In tomosynthesis (3D) breast mammographic examination, the need for breast compression (compressing the breast in the mammography device), which is necessary to obtain optimal images from the breast tissue in normal two-dimensional mammograms, is significantly reduced.

In tomosynthesis (3D) breast mammography, the need for breast compression (compression of the breast in the mammography device), which is necessary to obtain optimal images of breast tissue in standard two-dimensional mammography, is significantly reduced. Therefore, patients experience less pain during tomosynthesis examinations.
During routine mammography, the entire breast thickness is assessed in a single plane using static two-dimensional images. Depending on the density of the breast, overlapping tissues can sometimes obscure lesions, making it impossible to evaluate tissue details.