The Breast Diagnostic Unit made a significant technological advance with the acquisition of a new direct digital mammogram with tomosynthesis.
This advanced technology allows to obtain images of the breast of superior quality in relation to the previous systems. In addition to the classic two-dimensional (2D) images of mammography, it is now possible to also perform a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction.
With this system, the capacity to detect lesions in the breast increases and its characteristics can be analyzed more precisely, to reach a more accurate diagnosis. Scientific evidence indicates that it is possible to increase the detection rate of breast cancer and decrease false positives.
The goal is the detection of breast cancer in its earliest stages, when cure of the disease is possible.
A vacuum-assisted biopsy system has also been acquired, which is operated using tomosynthesis as a guide to reach the lesion to be studied.
This is the first biopsy system of this type established in Uruguay and its objective is to obtain multiple samples of breast lesions, to perform a reliable histological diagnosis prior to surgery. In lesions with a benign result, surgery could be avoided and in lesions with malignant result the necessary information is obtained to plan the treatment in a personalized way.
"The new technology positions us along with the main reference breast diagnosis centers in the world and we will be better conditions to detect breast cancer at a stage where it is curable," mentioned Dr. Gustavo Febles.