How is a chest molybdenum target examination performed?
Sep 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Dapeng
Introduction
Before undergoing a mammography examination, patients are advised to communicate fully with their doctor and inform them of their personal circumstances, such as the current phase of their menstrual cycle or whether they have had breast augmentation surgery. The patient should stand upright, remove outer clothing and undergarments, and stand in front of the mammography machine. The breast is placed on the imaging platform and gently compressed in two directions to flatten the tissue. Once properly positioned, X-ray imaging of the breast can be performed.
Chest molybdenum target examination involves using two plates to compress the breast under machine control, followed by X-ray imaging to capture radiographic films. This method effectively reveals calcifications throughout the breast. The specific procedure is as follows:
1. Before undergoing the molybdenum target examination, patients are advised to communicate fully with their doctor, disclosing relevant personal health information such as current menstrual cycle phase, history of breast augmentation surgery, or presence of nipple discharge. These factors can influence both the imaging process and report interpretation.
2. During the examination, the patient stands upright, removes outer clothing and undergarments, and positions herself in front of the mammography machine.
3. A trained technician places the patient’s breast onto the imaging platform and gently applies bidirectional compression to flatten the tissue before taking the X-ray images.
It is recommended to undergo the molybdenum target breast examination at a reputable medical facility under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.
