Interpretation of digital mammograms: Comparison of speed and accuracy of soft-copy versus printed-film display
Interpretation of digital mammograms: Comparison of speed and accuracy of soft-copy versus printed-film display
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DOI:
10.1148/radiol.2232010704
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发表时间:
2002-05-01
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19.7
通讯作者:
Walsh, R
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作者:
Pisano, ED;Cole, EB;Walsh, R
PURPOSE: To compare the speed and accuracy of the interpretations of digital mammograms by radiologists by using printed-film versus soft-copy display.MATERIALS AND METHODS: After being trained in interpretation of digital mammograms, eight radiologists interpreted 63 digital mammograms, all with old studies for comparison. All studies were interpreted by all readers in soft-copy and printed-film display, with interpretations of images in the same cases at least I month apart. Mammograms were interpreted in cases that included six biopsyproved cancers and 20 biopsy-proved benign lesions, 20 cases of probably benign findings in patients who underwent 6-month follow-up, and 17 cases without apparent findings. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (A,), sensitivity, and specificity were calculated for soft-copy and printed-film display.RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the speed of interpretation, but interpretations with soft-copy display were slightly faster. The differences in A,, sensitivity, and specificity were not significantly different; A, and sensitivity were slightly better for interpretations with printed film, and specificity was slightly better for interpretations with soft copy.CONCLUSION: Interpretation with soft-copy display is likely to be useful with digital mammography and is unlikely to significantly change accuracy or speed. (C) RSNA, 2002.