German clinic in Kiel orders Sectra MicroDose Mammography

The Karlstal radiology clinic in Kiel, Germany, has ordered Sectra MicroDose Mammography. The system will be installed in the beginning of 2006.

43,000 new cases are registered in Germany each year. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives and, in the fight against breast cancer, the German state of Schleswig Holstein has initiated a project for quality assured breast cancer screening. This project, designated QuaMaDi (Qualitätsgesicherte Mamma-Diagnostic), is intended to facilitate early and reliable diagnosis of breast cancer. All 73 radiologists in Schleswig Holstein are members of the project as well as the Karlstal radiology clinic. One of the QuaMaDi project’s key features is to ensure reliable diagnosis, which includes double reading of the mammograms by two independent radiologists. ”It is very important for us to have a clinically proven and reliable digital mammography system. We chose Sectra MicroDose Mammography because of its high image quality, very high throughput and its support for double reading, features that are all crucial for the QuaMaDi project,” says Dr. Schweiger and Mrs. Kühne at the Karlstal clinic. Sectra MicroDose Mammography permits radiologists to perform their work productively, cost-effectively and securely without compromising diagnostic quality or patient integrity. ”The digitization of mammography departments is in full progress in Germany. The Karlstal clinic is committed to advanced and safe healthcare for women. We are convinced that Sectra’s system will benefit the development of quality assured digital screening in the QuaMaDi project,” says Dr. Andreas Keizers, President of Sectra in Germany. Meet Sectra at RSNA in Chicago, November 27- December 1. South Building, Hall A, Booth 1356 About Sectra MicroDose Mammography Sectra has developed Sectra MicroDose Mammography, a mammography system dedicated to improving women’s health. The system is an easy-to-use digital system that supports the entire workflow, from examination to documented diagnosis. The system provides the lowest radiation dose on the market, unsurpassed throughput, customized workflow and outstanding ergonomics. For the patients this means safe, stress-free and quick examinations. Sectra has delivered and installed mammography systems in such countries as Sweden, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. In the US, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) trials are in process. About the Karlstal clinic Karlstal is a well-established radiology clinic in Kiel operated by Dr. Christiansen, Dr. Horn, Mrs. Kühne, Dr. Palmié, Dr. Schweiger and Dr. Schubert. The clinic was formed in the beginning of the 1970's and is represented at four locations in Kiel.