{"product_id":"abbreviated-mri-of-the-breast-christopher-e-comstock-9781626231931","title":"Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: A Practical Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough mammography is the primary method used for breast cancer screening, screening mammography is limited especially in women with dense breasts, which includes nearly 50% of all women in the United States. Despite improvements such as digital mammography, computed aided detection, and digital breast tomosynthesis, breast cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The recent proliferation of screening breast ultrasound has led to increased health care costs and false positives, with only a slight improvement in breast cancer detection. It is time for a better test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first textbook dedicated to the subject of abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MR). The editors are principal investigators in the first multicenter trial evaluating AB-MR. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field of breast MRI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAB-MR only takes 10 minutes or less to perform, has a comparable cost to screening breast ultrasound, and detects twice as many cancers compared to combined screening with mammography and ultrasound. The improved performance of AB-MR is irrespective of breast density, family history, overall breast cancer risk, and cancer characteristics (e.g. type, staging, invasive or intraductal, primary or recurrent). As such, it will likely become a routine screening tool in women with dense breasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA background on breast MR imaging including a review of current research data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental guidelines for implementing, performing, and interpreting AB-MR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical approaches with proven efficacy, including biopsy methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate interpretation presented in an easy-to-read flow chart format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 250 high quality color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAB-MR has the potential to help radiologists overcome breast cancer screening limitations and change current standards of practice. This book provides radiologists with the necessary tools to quickly incorporate AB-MR into clinical practice, with an ultimate goal of improved breast cancer detection rates and patient outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher E. Comstock,Christiane Kuhl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626231931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626231931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thieme Medical Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.20w x 0.60d","brand":"Christopher E. Comstock","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065761542399,"sku":"9781626231931","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b645317d-0a7f-4bd9-9ac1-0e2073b3fc69.jpg?v=1768677095","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abbreviated-mri-of-the-breast-christopher-e-comstock-9781626231931","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}