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Computed Radiography (CR) mammography compared with screen film mammography and Digital Radiography (DR) mammography

This clinical advice from the BreastScreen Australia (BSA) reviews the differences between the different types of mammography scans.

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Computed Radiography (CR) mammography compared with screen film mammography and Digital Radiography (DR) mammography

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The BSA clinical advice advises that Cr mammography still meets the requirements of the National Accreditation Standards at this time. However, where new equipment is being purchased, the clinical advice advise that DR mammography should be the first priority where available.

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