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The Hietzing Clinic is expanding its offering in the Breast Center of the Institute for Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology with the introduction of mammography with tomosynthesis. This modern imaging method enables a three-dimensional representation of breast tissue and thus supports the diagnosis and early detection of breast cancer. At the same time, the centers premises have been modernized to offer patients an even more pleasant environment.
High-performance diagnostics, such as mammography with tomosynthesis, play a crucial role in sustainably supporting and improving the health of those affected. Every investment in more precise diagnostics is an investment in the quality of life and in the trust of our patients, emphasizes City Councilor for Health Peter Hacker. He also emphasizes the targeted measures taken by the City of Vienna during the campaign month for womens health.
The President of the Austrian Cancer Aid and former Head of Gynecology at the Hietzing Clinic, Paul Sevelda, underlines the important role of early detection: Breast cancer is the most common tumor disease in women, and statistically one in ten women will develop it in the course of their lives. The technology here in the Hietzing Clinic increases the chances of recovery and can save lives.
Michael Binder, Medical Director of the Vienna Health Network, emphasizes the high priority of breast health throughout the Vienna Health Network: In five of the seven clinics in the Vienna Health Network there is a breast health center in which doctors, breast care nurses and therapists work closely together. In so-called tumor boards, experts from different disciplines, such as gynecology, pathology, surgery and radiology, discuss individual treatment approaches for patients.
The Breast Center of the Institute of Radiology is part of the Certified Breast Health Center of the Gynecological Department in the Hietzing Clinic. Over 1,000 patients, mostly women, are examined here every year. The lounge and examination rooms in the Breast Center have been spatially adapted and expanded to include a crucial breast diagnostic offering with the new mammography with tomosynthesis. Friedrich Lomoschitz, director of the Institute of Radiology, emphasizes the comprehensive range of treatments available for patients: Our range of services includes the entire diagnostic spectrum, from ultrasound to mammography to MRI-guided diagnostics. Tissue samples can also be taken directly on the respective device if required.
In the breast center, any unusual findings and the next steps are discussed with the patients. If necessary, a tissue sample is taken using a needle biopsy. Martina Bock, medical director of radiological breast diagnostics, on the advantages of this method: The needle biopsy that we use here is a particularly gentle method that is quick to perform and has a short recovery time, says Bock.
In contrast to conventional mammography, tomosynthesis produces a series of layer images that enable a three-dimensional representation of the breast. This makes it easier to assess even the smallest changes in the tissue. Pia Lauermann, radiology technologist and head of the Medical Therapeutic and Diagnostic Health Professions (MTDG) at the Institute of Radiology, on the advantages: This technology hides overlapping tissue structures and allows the breast tissue to be examined more easily. In addition, the visibility of changes in the tissue is improved and even the smallest damage to the tissue can be displayed and assessed more clearly. This enables more precise biopsies and thus an early diagnosis.
Further information: https://klinik-hietzing.gesundheitsverbund.at/leistung/radiologie-institut/
