Frequency and Determinants of a Short-Interval Follow-up Recommendation After an Abnormal Screening Mammogram

After imaging assessment of an abnormal screening mammogram, a follow-up examination 6 months later is recommended to some women. Our aim was to identify which characteristics of lesions, women, and physicians are associated to such short-interval follow-up recommendation in the Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program.

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Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - May 17, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Eric Pelletier, Jean-Marc Daigle, Fannie Defay, Diane Major, Marie-H élène Guertin, Jacques Brisson Tags: Health Policy and Practice / Sant é: politique et pratique médicale Source Type: research