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HT Medical Women’s Imaging Unit It is made up of a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, pathologists and radiodiagnosis technicians specialized in studies of the breast, female genital tract and densitometry. A unit specialized in the diagnosis of women that HT Médica now inaugurates at the Covadonga Hospital.
Dr. Estela Fdez. Cuadriello leads this Unit and points out that “diagnostic imaging is essential for the early detection of cancer.” “Our intention is for women to be comfortable in a space created just for them, outside of hospital stereotypes and conventions.”
The Unit performs diagnostic tests of Densitometry, Ultrasound and Mammography with tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography. “It is the most advanced form of mammography,” he explained. The particularity of this technique is that it allows a 3-dimensional breast to be laid out in planes, offering greater diagnostic precision. “Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease and, therefore, having high technology is not a whim, but a necessity to carry out a correct early diagnosis.”
This technique improves the detection of breast cancer by between 35 and 45%, also significantly reducing the radiation dose compared to conventional digital mammography.
Comprehensive diagnosis of the breast in 72 hours
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HT Medical Women’s Imaging Unit has established a ‘single act’ protocol that consists of performing all the necessary tests for the patient on the same day and thus being able to achieve an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis. Thanks to the integration of imaging and pathological anatomy techniques, it is possible to obtain the results of your diagnostic tests / biopsies in a maximum of 72 hours, compared to the usual standard of more than 2 weeks.
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High resolution densiometer
According to the doctor, the main difference of the high resolution densiometer that they have compared to other equipment is that the exploration time is greatly shortened. “This team is capable of doing a study in less than 5 minutes,” he says. On the other hand, they are able to calculate the 10-year risk of fracture in men and women, while obtaining a high-precision image with very low doses adapted to the characteristics of each person. Another very relevant feature is the body composition studies that are performed quickly and accurately for nutritional assessment, allowing the quantification of body reserves and correcting problems such as overweight or obesity.
3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance
In a few months, HT Médica will incorporate this high-power equipment that provides greater anatomical resolution and speed in the examinations, with the ability to detect very small lesions, which is essential for the follow-up of patients operated on or at high risk of breast cancer .
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