Short Biography Efthimios Stathopoulos was Born in Agrinio on 02 June 1977. He was a student at the 4th high School of the city of Agrinio. City More Efthimios Stathopoulos
Digital Mammography
Digital Mammography
The DIGITAL ΜΑΣΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ ,is the most important, up to date method of birth control in combination with the SPECIALIZED ULTRASOUND OF BREAST - ΕΛΑΣΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ / DIGITAL DIAGNOSIS/ ΜΟΡΦΟΜΕΤΡΙΑ CAD /PERSONALIZED PREVENTION , thus constituting the COMPLETE BREAST EXAMINATION (Screening Program) and by far the best, correct, reliable and valid method in radiodiagnostic imaging and preventive medicine. The SPECIALIZED BREAST CENTER of Efthimios Stathopoulos performs DIGITAL MAMMAGING with the world-renowned and award-winning DIGITAL MAMMOGRAM SELENIA DIMENSIONS HOLOGIC , which has a 2D digital mammography system (with the possibility of a software upgrade to a 3D system for displaying multiple tomosynthesis images).
The diagnosis of diseases of the breast is made with a combination of techniques that include:
- Digital full field MAMOGRAPHY ) mammogram, low dose
- Ultrasound breast high definition
- Elastography Of The Breast
- Locator and magnifier downloads
- Biopsy with fine and κόπτουσα needle } In cooperation with Special Μαστολόγο
- Detection with a wire guide of intangible defects }’’
Examinations -Services
- Digital (full field MAMOGRAPHY ) mammogram, low dose
- Ultrasound breast high definition
- Elastography Of The Breast
- Locator and magnifier downloads
- Fine and cutting needle biopsy (In collaboration with a Mammologist)
- Detection with a wire guide of intangible defects
Necessity of examination
WHEN DO I HAVE TO DO DIGITAL ΜΑΣΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ
The digital mammography should be repeated after the age of 40 each year, while in women with a family history should be initiated to control quite early, at the age of 30-35 approx.
The biggest advantage of Digital Mammography is that the ακτινοδιαγνώστης physician has the ability to distinguish and identify any small finds in the breast, small lesions that carry a size of up to 0,1 – 0,2 mm.
It is also appropriate that, in women with dense breasts and obtain a more clear display, more accurate assessment and diagnosis in order to exclude a possible breast cancer.
Why Test in Digital Mammography last generation
- The examination time is reduced significantly, it takes about half the time in comparison with the analog mammography.
- A lower dose of radiation to the breasts.
- The images are taken in digital mammography is a higher resolution , helping the physician in the accurate diagnosis of breast cancer.
- The image can be saved in a digital format to a pc, and to remain unchanged for many years.
- Exerted less pressure on the breast.