Advances in Mammography CR Systems

(Rochester, NY, USA) presented its DirectView computed radiography (CR) Mammography Feature for CR 850, CR 950, and CR 975 systems, intended to produce mammography images using mammography cassettes and new EHR-M screens. This optional feature can enable healthcare facilities to perform general radiography and mammography exams on the same CR platform. The affordability and versatility of CR provide a practical entry into digital mammography.

New mammography-specific features for Kodak's CareStream RIS platform include: automatic generation of patient letters and pending requests for annual recalls, and a mammography information drawing tool with annotation capability.

The Kodak CareStream PACS now supports storing of original images and a single secondary capture image containing computer-assisted detection (CAD) markers for some digital CAD systems, and support for additional mixed color and resolution monitor displays. Also presented at the ECR as a works-in-progress: automatic justification of different mammographic views, tissue inversion, and the integration of Confirma's CADStream with Kodak's CareStream PACS platform. This integration will enhance radiologists' productivity by providing the ability to view CAD results for breast MRI exams from diagnostic workstations.

Kodak's CareStream Information Management Solutions accommodate archiving requirements specific to mammography. These systems provide automatic, clinical information life-cycle management for the large data sets associated with mammography exams, and maintain rapid access to prior exams necessary for comparisons.

"We offer an innovative portfolio of image capture, display and information management solutions for mammography,” said Dina Vazzana, general manager, Mammography Solutions, Eastman Kodak.



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