Published 1982 | Version v1
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Data on the cost-benefit analysis of mammography

Creators

  • 1. Orszagos Roentgen es Sugarfizikai Intezet, Budapest (Hungary)
  • 2. Foevarosi Weil Emil Terueleti Vezetoe Korhaz, Budapest (Hungary)
  • 3. Foevarosi Onkoradiologiai Intezet, Budapest (Hungary)
  • 4. Megyei Korhaz, Szekszard (Hungary)

Description

The radiation exposure and the cost per examination are compared in the case of three methods: non-screen film mammography, 10-dose mammography and xeromammography. 10-dose mammography results in the lowest radiation exposure whereas xeromammography has the lowest cost. (L.E.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Hungarian)
Adatok a mammografia cost-benefit analizisehez

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiol. Koezl.
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
3-4
Series
Radiol. Koezl.
Journal Page Range
277-287
ISSN
0133-2791

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
13702815
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; DIAGNOSIS; MAMMARY GLANDS; RADIATION DOSES; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; GLANDS; MEDICINE; ORGANS

Optional Information

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