Keywords:
Performed at one institution, Not applicable, Prospective, Quality assurance, Screening, Mammography, Breast
Authors:
M. KINOSHITA1, H. Goto1, M. Sakamoto1, H. Matuzuki1, D. Nagase1, A. Manabe1, R. ISHII2, J. Ikeda1; 1Ashiya/JP, 2Habikino/JP
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2020/C-00113
Conclusion
The results of our study show the effectiveness of the CCS in reducing patient’s discomfort and pain regardless of breast composition. The pain increased as the breast volume was reduced in both before and after use of CCS. However, the effect of CCS was greater in the group that experienced more pain before using CCS. The most significant finding was that patients who experienced severe pain levels before using CCS were able to reduce their pain levels by using CCS. In fact, the group which experienced severe pain levels benefited most from CCS, suggesting that CCS may be the most effective system for patients with low breast volume and who, as a result, experience more pain. Perhaps most importantly was the determination that 73 % of the patients felt that the use of the CCS would encourage a return for future examinations.