Comparisons between artificial intelligence computer-aided detection synthesized mammograms and digital mammograms when used alone and in combination with tomosynthesis images in a virtual screening setting.

Journal: Japanese journal of radiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To compare the reader performance of artificial intelligence computer-aided detection synthesized mammograms (AI CAD SM) with that of digital mammograms (DM) when used alone or in combination with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) images.

Authors

  • Takayoshi Uematsu
    Division of Breast Imaging and Breast Interventional Radiology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, Shizuoka.
  • Kazuaki Nakashima
    Department of Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention Radiology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan.
  • Taiyo Leopoldo Harada
    Department of Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention Radiology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan.
  • Hatsuko Nasu
    Department of Radiology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Shizuoka, Japan.
  • Tatsuya Igarashi
    Department of Radiology, Fujieda Municipal General Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan.