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Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye

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Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye

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Introduction: Mammography is essential for early breast cancer detection, but radiation exposure must be managed effectively to ensure patient safety. Accurate average glandular dose (AGD) calculation is critical for dose optimization. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the typical dose levels in mammography examinations in Türkiye using the DANCE and 2ABD methods and compare these values with international reference standards. Methods: This study evaluates typical dose levels in mammography examinations in Türkiye using the DANCE and 2ABD methods and compares them with international reference values. A total of 287 patients (40–64 years) underwent mammography at a community health center. Average glandular dose values were calculated for craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral-oblique (MLO) projections using DANCE and 2ABD methods. Results: The results indicated that all calculated AGD values remained below the European Commission's maximum acceptable dose (2,5 mGy) and desirable dose (2,0 mGy) levels. MLO projections demonstrated higher AGD values than CC projections, and AGD increased with breast compression thickness. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the examined facility does not require dose optimization, and dose levels remain within international standards. These results contribute to further research on establishing national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). This study found that the AGD during mammography in women aged 40–64 remained below the 2,5 mGy limit set by European standards, with higher doses observed in MLO projections due to tissue thickness and imaging angle. The findings support the consistency of the 2ABD and DANCE methods and highlight the potential for broader research to establish national diagnostic reference levels in Türkiye.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Koruyucu Sağlık Hizmetleri, Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri, Dijital Sağlık, Hasta Güvenliği, Sağlık Bilişimi ve Bilişim Sistemleri, Sağlık Fiziği, Sağlık Yönetimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Nisan 2025

Kabul Tarihi

20 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sebik, N. B., & Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan, G. (2025). Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 15(3), 1021-1029. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1677416
AMA
1.Sebik NB, Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan G. Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2025;15(3):1021-1029. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1677416
Chicago
Sebik, Nihat Barış, ve Gamze Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan. 2025. “Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 15 (3): 1021-29. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1677416.
EndNote
Sebik NB, Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan G (01 Eylül 2025) Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 15 3 1021–1029.
IEEE
[1]N. B. Sebik ve G. Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan, “Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, c. 15, sy 3, ss. 1021–1029, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1677416.
ISNAD
Sebik, Nihat Barış - Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan, Gamze. “Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 15/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 1021-1029. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1677416.
JAMA
1.Sebik NB, Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan G. Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2025;15:1021–1029.
MLA
Sebik, Nihat Barış, ve Gamze Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan. “Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, c. 15, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 1021-9, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1677416.
Vancouver
1.Nihat Barış Sebik, Gamze Yorgancıoğlu Tarcan. Determination of Typical Dose Levels in Mammography Examinations: A Case Study from Türkiye. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 01 Eylül 2025;15(3):1021-9. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1677416
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