General Publications
The following selection of papers supports the need for better reading and measurement tools. The ACRIN Breast Screening Study, phase 1 report, shows that breast ultrasound used in conjunction with mammography increases breast cancer detection rates:
“Combined Screening with Ultrasound and Mammography vs Mammography Alone in Women at Elevated Risk of Breast Cancer”
Journal of the American Medical Association, May 14, 2008
This original paper makes a compelling case for the use of ultrasound imaging in diagnosing breast lesions:
The following paper points out the significant variability among readers when using ultrasound to diagnose breast imaging:
These papers show the benefit of structured reporting:
“Structured Reporting: Saying the Same Thing the Same Way” Radiology Today, August 11, 2008
“Quality of breast imaging reports falls short of recommended standards” Health Scieneces Journal