Seated mammography for older patients.
Standing for a mammography exam is difficult for some elderly patients due to dizziness, loss of strength or other age-related changes. This article reports on a pilot study that examined seated mammography as an alternative for older women. Results indicate that seated and standing mammography produced images of comparable quality and patients were equally satisfied with the procedures. The author advocates further investigation with a larger cohort of patients.
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Central Ohio Primary Care, Columbus, USA.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects