Automated Breast Ultrasound Systems Are Used To Detect Cancer in Women When Mammography Techniques Alone Fall Insufficient

 

Automated breast ultrasound systems are used for screening breast cancer in patients all across the world, epically in regions such as the US, UK, Singapore, and Italy. An automated breast ultrasound system is a diagnostic technique that involves the use of sound waves to generate images of the breasts and other internal structures of the human body. It can also be used for more detailed mammography or imaging of dense breasts. Mammography, as a form of breast imaging, is done by injecting a dye into the milk ducts to get detailed images of the tissue of the breast. Breasts sometimes need a more focused ultrasound to create an image of the tissue and gland. Advanced robotic equipment called the automated breast ultrasound system can create highly detailed images of dense breasts and specific nipples.

The use of an automated breast ultrasound system is important in determining if a patient is at risk for developing certain types of cancers. For instance, some cancers, such as ductal carcinoma, are caught early and treatment is more successful. However, some cancers, such as breast cancer, progress over time and it becomes increasingly difficult to detect. In these instances, the use of an automated breast ultrasound system can help prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.

The automated breast ultrasound system is a critical tool in the detection and staging of many types of cancers including breast cancer. There are several options when considering invasive breast cancer screening. There are both routine mammography and targeted ultrasound techniques. Screening methods can be expensive, and many health insurance plans do not cover the cost of mammography. In regions such as the US, the prevalence of breast cancer has increased the requirement of automated breast ultrasound systems. For instance, according to the American Cancer Society, there are currently around 281,550 breast cancer sufferers in the U.S.

The technologically advanced, battery-powered automated breast ultrasound system runs on a 12 volt AC motor. The operator simply needs to operate a touchpad on the front panel of the system. A lightweight wand comes along with the machine and is gripped by the operator's free hand. When two or more scans are required, the operator holds the wand vertically or moves it overhead for one to multiple scans. The lightweight wand is remarkably steady.