The Suite for Women's Imaging was one of the first facilities in Connecticut to offer digital mammography with computer-aided detection. Increased accuracy means earlier detection.
Digital mammography allows for shorter examination time and less radiation than traditional x-ray mammograms. Images are digitized to allow the radiologist to magnify, invert, and enhance the picture for a more thorough evaluation of the breast improving detection of small tumors.
Computer-aided detection (CAD) scans the digital image and automatically flags potentially suspicious areas, alerting the radiologist to take a second look. "It's like having a second pair of trained eyes viewing every image, and it has been shown to increase accuracy by as much as 20%. That means it can detect early or subtle changes that may have been over looked, and allow for early intervention and a greater chance for a cure," says Dr. David Gruen, Director of The Suite for Women's Imaging.
