TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stantic, Tomislav J.
AU  - Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera
AU  - Stojanovic, Saida S.
AU  - Basta-Nikolić, Marijana D.
AU  - Aranđić, Danijela
AU  - Stoiljković, Dragana S.
PY  - 2013
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5889
AB  - The objective of this paper is to measure the radiation dose and image quality in conventional screen-film mammography and full-field digital mammography in women referred to mammography examination. Participants underwent bilateral, two-view screen-film mammography or full-field digital mammography. The visibility of anatomical regions and overall clinical image quality was rated by experienced radiologists. Total of 387 women and 1548 mammograms were enrolled in the study. Image quality was assessed in terms of image quality score, whereas patient dose assessment was performed in terms of mean glandular dose. Average mean glandular dose for cranio-caudal projection was 1.5 mGy and 2.1 mGy in full-field digital mammography and screen-film mammography, respectively. For medio-lateral oblique projection, corresponding values were 2.3 and 2.1 mGy. Overall image quality criteria scoring was 0.82 and 0.99 for screen-film and digital systems, respectively. The scores were in the range from 0.11 to 1.0 for different anatomical structures. Overall, full-field digital mammography was superior both in terms of image quality and dose over the screen-film mammography. The results have indicated that phantom dose values can assist in setting the optimisation activities in mammography and for comparison between mammography units. To obtain accurate diagnostic information with an acceptable radiation dose to breast, it is necessary to periodically perform patient dose and image quality surveys in all mammography units.
T2  - Nuclear technology and radiation protection
T1  - Screen-Film Versus Full-Field Digital Mammography: Radiation Dose and Image Quality in a Large Teaching Hospital
VL  - 28
IS  - 4
SP  - 398
EP  - 405
DO  - 10.2298/NTRP1304398S
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stantic, Tomislav J. and Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera and Stojanovic, Saida S. and Basta-Nikolić, Marijana D. and Aranđić, Danijela and Stoiljković, Dragana S.",
year = "2013",
abstract = "The objective of this paper is to measure the radiation dose and image quality in conventional screen-film mammography and full-field digital mammography in women referred to mammography examination. Participants underwent bilateral, two-view screen-film mammography or full-field digital mammography. The visibility of anatomical regions and overall clinical image quality was rated by experienced radiologists. Total of 387 women and 1548 mammograms were enrolled in the study. Image quality was assessed in terms of image quality score, whereas patient dose assessment was performed in terms of mean glandular dose. Average mean glandular dose for cranio-caudal projection was 1.5 mGy and 2.1 mGy in full-field digital mammography and screen-film mammography, respectively. For medio-lateral oblique projection, corresponding values were 2.3 and 2.1 mGy. Overall image quality criteria scoring was 0.82 and 0.99 for screen-film and digital systems, respectively. The scores were in the range from 0.11 to 1.0 for different anatomical structures. Overall, full-field digital mammography was superior both in terms of image quality and dose over the screen-film mammography. The results have indicated that phantom dose values can assist in setting the optimisation activities in mammography and for comparison between mammography units. To obtain accurate diagnostic information with an acceptable radiation dose to breast, it is necessary to periodically perform patient dose and image quality surveys in all mammography units.",
journal = "Nuclear technology and radiation protection",
title = "Screen-Film Versus Full-Field Digital Mammography: Radiation Dose and Image Quality in a Large Teaching Hospital",
volume = "28",
number = "4",
pages = "398-405",
doi = "10.2298/NTRP1304398S"
}

Stantic, T. J., Ciraj-Bjelac, O., Stojanovic, S. S., Basta-Nikolić, M. D., Aranđić, D.,& Stoiljković, D. S.. (2013). Screen-Film Versus Full-Field Digital Mammography: Radiation Dose and Image Quality in a Large Teaching Hospital. in Nuclear technology and radiation protection, 28(4), 398-405.
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP1304398S

Stantic TJ, Ciraj-Bjelac O, Stojanovic SS, Basta-Nikolić MD, Aranđić D, Stoiljković DS. Screen-Film Versus Full-Field Digital Mammography: Radiation Dose and Image Quality in a Large Teaching Hospital. in Nuclear technology and radiation protection. 2013;28(4):398-405.
doi:10.2298/NTRP1304398S .

Stantic, Tomislav J., Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera, Stojanovic, Saida S., Basta-Nikolić, Marijana D., Aranđić, Danijela, Stoiljković, Dragana S., "Screen-Film Versus Full-Field Digital Mammography: Radiation Dose and Image Quality in a Large Teaching Hospital" in Nuclear technology and radiation protection, 28, no. 4 (2013):398-405,
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP1304398S . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Živković, Monika M.
AU  - Stantic, Tomislav J.
AU  - Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3992
AB  - Mammography is the method of choice for early detection of breast cancer. In Serbia, mammography is performed only clinically, although there is a plan to introduce mammography as a screening method. Currently, there are 60 mammographic units in practice, resulting in 70 000 mammographies annually. The survey was conducted in order to investigate mammographic practice in Serbia, identify weak points and suggest appropriate corrective measures. Basic technical parameters of the X-ray tube and generator, processing, image quality, and patient doses in 20 mammographic units were studied. The survey demonstrated considerable variations in technical parameters that affect image quality, and patients doses. Patient dose levels, in terms of the mean glandular dose, were fairly consistent with current European reference levels: 1.8 (0.40-4.3) mGy. However, due to inappropriate image receptors, image processing and viewing conditions and automatic exposure control adjustment, suboptimal image quality was a common finding. Simple improvements of the radiographic technique and maintenance procedure, along with the rigid implementation of the quality control procedure and training of the operating staff, would improve the performance levels of mammographic practice in Serbia, i.e. result in the production of high quality images with a reasonably low radiation risk to patients.
T2  - Nuclear technology and radiation protection
T1  - Technical Aspects of Quality Assurance in Mammography: Preliminary Results from Serbia
VL  - 25
IS  - 1
SP  - 55
EP  - 61
DO  - 10.2298/NTRP1001055Z
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Živković, Monika M. and Stantic, Tomislav J. and Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera",
year = "2010",
abstract = "Mammography is the method of choice for early detection of breast cancer. In Serbia, mammography is performed only clinically, although there is a plan to introduce mammography as a screening method. Currently, there are 60 mammographic units in practice, resulting in 70 000 mammographies annually. The survey was conducted in order to investigate mammographic practice in Serbia, identify weak points and suggest appropriate corrective measures. Basic technical parameters of the X-ray tube and generator, processing, image quality, and patient doses in 20 mammographic units were studied. The survey demonstrated considerable variations in technical parameters that affect image quality, and patients doses. Patient dose levels, in terms of the mean glandular dose, were fairly consistent with current European reference levels: 1.8 (0.40-4.3) mGy. However, due to inappropriate image receptors, image processing and viewing conditions and automatic exposure control adjustment, suboptimal image quality was a common finding. Simple improvements of the radiographic technique and maintenance procedure, along with the rigid implementation of the quality control procedure and training of the operating staff, would improve the performance levels of mammographic practice in Serbia, i.e. result in the production of high quality images with a reasonably low radiation risk to patients.",
journal = "Nuclear technology and radiation protection",
title = "Technical Aspects of Quality Assurance in Mammography: Preliminary Results from Serbia",
volume = "25",
number = "1",
pages = "55-61",
doi = "10.2298/NTRP1001055Z"
}

Živković, M. M., Stantic, T. J.,& Ciraj-Bjelac, O.. (2010). Technical Aspects of Quality Assurance in Mammography: Preliminary Results from Serbia. in Nuclear technology and radiation protection, 25(1), 55-61.
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP1001055Z

Živković MM, Stantic TJ, Ciraj-Bjelac O. Technical Aspects of Quality Assurance in Mammography: Preliminary Results from Serbia. in Nuclear technology and radiation protection. 2010;25(1):55-61.
doi:10.2298/NTRP1001055Z .

Živković, Monika M., Stantic, Tomislav J., Ciraj-Bjelac, Olivera, "Technical Aspects of Quality Assurance in Mammography: Preliminary Results from Serbia" in Nuclear technology and radiation protection, 25, no. 1 (2010):55-61,
https://doi.org/10.2298/NTRP1001055Z . .