BSGI Aids in Surgical Planning: The Surgeon's Perspective

Using a physiological approach to breast cancer detection allows for more specific evaluations and improved management of challenging cases. Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) mimics mammographic views, providing a physiologic correlation to anatomical structure of the mammogram, regardless of tissue density.

BSGI provides physiological data not available from mammography or ultrasound. This data helps you quickly determine the nature of suspicious lesions, and in many cases, the extent of disease.

The Sensitivity You Expect, The Specificity You Need

BSGI delivers on the promise of molecular imaging in breast cancer diagnosis. The Dilon 6800® Gamma Camera makes BSGI possible with a compact detector optimized for breast imaging.

 

The Dilon 6800 Gamma camera uses advanced imaging technology to provide superior contrast for sub-centimeter lesions. For a more thorough evaluation of the extent of disease in a positive scan patient, an axillary basin scan can be performed with the Dilon 6800 to aid in the detection of axillary metastases.

 

Advantages of BSGI with the Dilon 6800 Gamma Camera:

  • Documented high sensitivity for DCIS and lobular carcinomas
  • High sensitivity and specificity for sub-centimeter lesions
  • Can be used for patients who cannot comply with MRI due to body habitus, ferromagnetic implants, renal insufficiency or other issues
  • Mimics all mammographic views for easy image correlation
  • Helps evaluate the need, and localize areas of interest, for biopsy
  • One-third the cost per procedure of MRI or PET studies
  • High patient compliance and low false positive rate
  • High negative predictive value
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