384 Poster - Patients’ experience with mammography and attitude towards targeted breast ultrasound as initial imaging technique for the evaluation of focal breast complaints

Abstract

Background: Mammography is historically used as the initial imaging technique for women with focal breast complaints that visit a hospital’s radiology department. However, the value of mammography in this setting is questionable, as according to most guidelines, regardless of the outcome of the mammogram, ultrasound will follow. This study focuses on patients’ experience with mammography and on their opinion on performing a breast ultrasound only for the assessment of their complaints.