Solihull Hospital patients are to benefit from the latest in 3D diagnostic screening to detect breast cancer. In December 2016, the Breast Imaging Team at Solihull Hospital upgraded to the GE’s SenoClaire Tomosynthesis equipment which uses a low dose x-ray sweep equivalent to that of a 2D acquisition.
Following the investment, the most up-to-date technologies will be available to patients using the Symptomatic Breast Service at Heart of England NHS Foundation. We perform up to five procedures a week and are collecting data to support a clinical audit of the use of Tomosynthesis within our symptomatic service. The improved 3D image quality will allow the team to provide the highest level of care possible to all patients.
Before receiving the new equipment, local protocol was to use two view Tomosynthesis (CC and MLO) to the appropriate breast, with the intention of replacing the need for traditional paddle views in patients with asymmetric densities/distortions of the breast.
The new equipment will enable the trust to compare findings to those of other centres within the UK using the technology.
