New cushion improves scintimammography
Nuclear Associates of Carle Place, NY, has developed a prone breastcushion to be used during scintimammography exams. The cushionenables nuclear medicine physicians to separate the breasts fromother structures, such as the chest wall, and eliminates the
Nuclear Associates of Carle Place, NY, has developed a prone breast
cushion to be used during scintimammography exams. The cushion
enables nuclear medicine physicians to separate the breasts from
other structures, such as the chest wall, and eliminates the need
for a dedicated imaging table, according to the company. The cushion
can be used with any gamma camera and comes with a free guide
to scintimammography.
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