Clauser P, Mann R, Athanasiou A, Prosch H, Pinker K, Dietzel M, Helbich TH, Fuchsjaeger M, Camps-Herrero J, Sardanelli F, Forrai G, Baltzer PAT (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Book Volume: 28
Pages Range: 1909-1918
Journal Issue: 5
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-017-5121-4
OBJECTIVES: While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered a helpful diagnostic tool in breast imaging, discussions are ongoing about appropriate protocols and indications. The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) launched a survey to evaluate the utilisation of breast MRI in clinical practice. METHODS: An online survey reviewed by the EUSOBI board and committees was distributed amongst members. The questions encompassed: training and experience; annual breast MRI and MRI-guided-intervention workload; examination protocols; indications; reporting habits and preferences. Data were summarised and subgroups compared using χ2 test. RESULTS: Of 647 EUSOBI members, 177 (27.4%) answered the survey. The majority were radiologists (90.5%), half of them based in academic centres (51.9%). Common indications for MRI included cancer staging, treatment monitoring, high-risk screening and problem-solving, and differed significantly between countries (p≤0.03). Structured reporting and BI-RADS were mostly used. Breast radiologists with ≤10 years of experience preferred inclusion of additional techniques, such as T2/STIR (p=0.03) and DWI (p=0.08) in the scan protocol. MRI-guided interventions were performed by a minority of participants (35.4%). CONCLUSIONS: The utilisation of breast MRI in clinical practice is generally in line with international recommendations. There are substantial differences between countries. MRI-guided interventions and functional MRI parameters are not widely available. KEY POINTS: • MRI is commonly used for the detection and characterisation of breast lesions. • Clinical practice standards are generally in line with current recommendations. • Standardised criteria and diagnostic categories (mainly BI-RADS) are widely adopted. • Younger radiologists value additional techniques, such as T2/STIR and DWI. • MRI-guided breast biopsy is not widely available.
APA:
Clauser, P., Mann, R., Athanasiou, A., Prosch, H., Pinker, K., Dietzel, M.,... Baltzer, P.A.T. (2018). A survey by the European Society of Breast Imaging on the utilisation of breast MRI in clinical practice. European Radiology, 28(5), 1909-1918. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-017-5121-4
MLA:
Clauser, Paola, et al. "A survey by the European Society of Breast Imaging on the utilisation of breast MRI in clinical practice." European Radiology 28.5 (2018): 1909-1918.
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