Revision of the leading Mammography reference for the radiologic technician performing mammograms. The book successfully integrates patient care aspects of mammography with illustrations describing proper imaging techniques. A great resource for the novice and experienced mammographic technologist. Written at the appropriate level for the practicing mammographer and student studying to pass the ARRT Mammography Certification Exam. Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title

Table of Contents

Uniy I: General Background and InformationHistory of MammographyBackground Information and the Need for ScreeningPatient ConsiderationsThe Radiologic Technologist Unit II: Technical ConsiderationsMammaography Machines, Processors, and FilmsDarkroom and Processsing Considerations in MammographyQuality Assurance in Film/Screen Mammography Unit III: The MammogramBreast Anatomy and PhysiologyMammographic PathologyMammographic PositioningThe Nonconforming PatientThinking in Three DimensionsPractical Applications in Problem Solving Unit IV: Special ProceduresDiagnostic ProceduresMinimally Invasive Needle Breast BiopsyAlternative Methods and TechniquesDigital MammographyGlossaryAppendixInde