The likelihood ratio for breast cancer after a recommendation for short-interval follow-up on a subsequent mammogram was 2.20 (95% confidence interval = 1.65 to 2.86).Having a mammographic recommendation for short-interval follow-up was associated with a low positive predictive value for breast ...
Frequency and Determinants of a Short-Interval Follow-up Recommendation After an Abnormal Screening MammogramBreast cancerMammographyMass screeningShort-interval follow-upAfter imaging assessment of an abnormal screening mammogram, a follow-up examination 6聽months later is recommended to some women. Our ...
The USPSTF again finds that the evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of supplemental screening for breast cancer using breast ultrasonography or MRI in women identified to have dense breasts on an otherwise negative screening mammogram and the balance of benefits and ...
Frequency and Determinants of a Short-Interval Follow-up Recommendation After an Abnormal Screening MammogramBreast cancerMammographyMass screeningShort-interval follow-upPurpose: After imaging assessment of an abnormal screening mammogram, a follow-up examination 6 months later is recommended to some women...