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РусскийMammography: Your Best Defender of Breast Health
Mammography derives from the Latin word for “breast” and the Greek word for “record,” and it represents an X-ray examination of the breasts.
The procedure is performed on specialized equipment adapted to the features of the female body.
Mammography is the most effective method for breast cancer screening.
It is the primary diagnostic method for women over 40 years old. If you want to conduct a preventive breast examination or if you have symptoms (except for inflammation and severe pain), mammography is the recommended starting point.
- The radiation doses involved are minimal.
- Mammography can detect even those formations that cannot be felt by touch.
Tomosynthesis is a study that shows the structure of the breast in layers. With dense breast tissue, the chance of detecting pathology with regular mammography is no more than 48%. However, when using tomosynthesis, the chance of detecting pathology increases to 90%.
Mammography with tomosynthesis combines X-ray examination and 3D volumetric modeling, serving as an intermediate method between conventional mammography and computed tomography. Images are taken in motion along an arc at different angles, allowing for a more detailed view of the breast.
Today, our mammography machine is the newest available in Georgia, and its manufacturer, General Electric (GE), is one of the leading companies in the field. Accordingly, the machine is equipped with the latest advancements in modern medicine, such as minimal radiation exposure, maximum visualization, fast operation, and minimal examination time. It also has high productivity, allowing for many exams per day.
We provide a second opinion on mammography and tomosynthesis images from specialists in Germany free of charge for screening patients. It is also possible to obtain a second independent opinion for diagnostic procedures (Germany, England).
The best time for mammography is the week after your period ends, as this is when the breasts are least sensitive. The week before menstruation is the most unfavorable time for the examination.
It is important to remember not to use antiperspirants, deodorants, lotions, talcs, or other similar products on the day of the examination. The underarm area should be clean, as the machine might mistake these products for calcifications in the breast.
Regular examinations without symptoms allow many women with benign breast tumors to avoid surgical interventions and, consequently, achieve peace of mind and confidence in the future.
You can undergo the examination at the Referral Hospital “Medcenter” at 125 Bagrationi Street.