Mammography diagnosis performance under evaluation

This original article aims to evaluate, based on the BIRADS 5^th edition recommendations, the quality assurance of mammography results at an institution in southern Brazil.

 

 

Main messages:

• Accurate quality performance rates are possible despite financial and governmental limitations.
• Low-income institutions should develop standardised teamwork to improve radiological practice.
• Regular mammography audits may help to increase the quality of public health systems.

Article:  Breast cancer mammographic diagnosis performance in a public health institution: a retrospective cohort study

Authors: Juliana M.R.B. Mello, Fernando P. Bittelbrunn, Marcio A.B.C. Rockenbach et al