فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background: Mammographic screening for breast cancer has been proved to reduce mortality. However, because of the potential harm of ionizing radiation, radiation dose management has been issued. Objectives: We investigated the influence of several factors on the radiation dose change in full-field digital mammography (FFDM) using a radiation dose management system in Korean women. Results: From February 25th to June 30th, 2015, a total of 15665 mammogram images of 3958 patients were performed and sent to the conventional picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and the radiation dose management system. A significant difference was observed in glandular dose, compression thickness, compression force, and exposure depending on the type of device (P < 0.05). There were significant differences in all of the parameters among the plain view, spot and magnification view, and implant image (P < 0.05). There was a significant difference in compression thickness and compression force depending on the control mode. A strong association was observed between the compression thickness and glandular dose (P < 0.05). Conclusion: There was glandular dose difference according to specific factors including device type, classification, and control mode. Radiation dose management system is useful for identifying factors that affect radiation dose.