title: Issues to consider before implementing digital breast tomosynthesis into a breast imaging practice.
abstract: OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to discuss issues surrounding the implementation of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) into a clinical breast imaging practice and assist radiologists, technologists, and administrators who are considering the addition of this new technology to their practices. CONCLUSION. When appropriate attention is given to image acquisition, interpretation, storage, technologist and radiologist training, patient selection, billing, radiation dose, and marketing, implementation of DBT into a breast imaging practice can be successful.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12401 East 17th Ave, Mailstop L954, Aurora, CO 80045.
authors.forename: Lara A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hardesty
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D011871:Radiology / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: breast cancer; digital breast tomosynthesis; digital mammography; mammography