Full-Field Digital Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

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Review Date: February 15, 2006
Recommendation:

This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on February 15, 2006.

For Screening: It is recommended that the use of digital mammography meets Technology Assessment Criteria 1 through 5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes when used for screening mammography.

For Diagnosis: It is recommended that the use of digital mammography does not meet Technology Assessment Criteria 3 through 5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes when used for diagnostic mammography.
Decision: Partially Meets CTAF Criteria
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