Application of a proposed quality control protocol for tomosynthesis equipment in a Mexican hospital
Por:
Parra-Castillo J.A., Galván-Espinoza H.A., Ruiz-Trejo C.
Publicada:
1 ene 2023
Categoría:
Physics and astronomy (miscellaneous)
Resumen:
The success of a breast cancer diagnosis program depends, among other things, on the correct application of quality assurance and quality control programs. Based on the current Mexican regulation, it is important to reinforce those applicable to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) equipment to avoid a future lack of quality assurance and quality control programs on these systems. This work is focused on DBT quality control programs. Therefore, the objective is to propose a protocol with fully applicable quality control tests in DBT systems of Mexican hospitals. After studying some of the existing internationalquality control protocols for DBT and full-field digital mammography, actual tests were analyzed and performed. From the results obtained, those tests considered most appropriate (based on materials used, executability, and acceptancecriteria) were integrated as part of the proposed quality control protocol and applied to a DBT system of the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCan), located in Mexico City. The selected tests have available materials, applicable procedures, and achievable tolerances. © 2023 Author(s).
Filiaciones:
Parra-Castillo J.A.:
Institute of Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Galván-Espinoza H.A.:
Radiodiagnostic Department, National Cancer Institute of Mexico, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico
Ruiz-Trejo C.:
Institute of Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
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