1、INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCYVIENNADigital mammography offers fundamental advantages over film based mammography.These include the possibility for acquiring quality images at lower radiation dose image recording,processing and archiving as well as the use of artificial intelligence for improvin

2、g diagnostic outcome.Other practical advantages include cost reduction,use of environmentally friendly technology,and the option of obtaining remote expert diagnostic opinion.Image quality in mammography is critical.A switch from screen-film technology to a digital system is preferable only if high

3、quality images can be guaranteed.This publication provides guidance on the establishment of digital mammography facilities and the upgrade of existing facilities.It focuses on planning,designing and operating the high quality mammography service within available resources.No.46Worldwide Implementati

4、on of DigitalMammography ImagingWorldwide Implementation of Digital Mammography ImagingIAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIES No.46IAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIESIAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIESIAEA HUMAN HEALTH SERIES PUBLICATIONSThe mandate of the IAEA human health programme originates from Article II of its Statute,which sta

5、tes that the“Agency shall seek to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace,health and prosperity throughout the world”.The main objective of the human health programme is to enhance the capabilities of IAEA Member States in addressing issues related to the prevention,diagnos

6、is and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques,within a framework of quality assurance.Publications in the IAEA Human Health Series provide information in the areas of:radiation medicine,including diagnostic radiology,diagnostic and therapeutic nucl