AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. MARIANNE VLAD, MD, RADIOLOGIST, IMAGERIE MÉDICALE PABLO PICASSO, NANTERRE, FRANCE

Radiologist Reports

Kodak Digital Mammography System

Provides Enhanced Diagnostic Confi dence and Productivity

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What were your expectations for implementing a CR (computed radiography) system to perform digital mammography exams?

Our priority was to move to a state-of-the-art solution for mammography in terms of both performance and image quality. After studying several suppliers’ solutions, we selected Kodak’s digital mammography system because of the capabilities of the equipment and because of the expertise and attentiveness of the Kodak representatives.

An interview with Dr. Marianne Vlad, MD, Radiologist, Imagerie médicale Pablo Picasso, Nanterre, France

Doctor Vlad and her associates, Drs. Tyan and Fellous, work in two private clinics that are equipped with KODAK digital mammography systems. Dr. Vlad shares her experience with the Kodak system, which includes a KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 850 with mammography upgrade, KODAK DRYVIEW 8900m and the KODAK diagnostic workstation for mammography. .

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Radiologist Reports Kodak Digital Mammography System Provides

Enhanced Diagnostic Confi dence, Productivity

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Now that you have used the KODAK CR 850 for several months, what is your opinion of its capabilities?

I am entirely satisfi ed with the image quality of the CR 850. These images provide better diagnostic confi dence and enhanced effi ciency for our radiologists, and also allow greater productivity for radiographers due to the digital workfl ow.

How smooth was the transition to soft copy diagnosis with the KODAK mammography workstation?

The workstation is so easy to use that users do not need any prior experience with digital imaging equipment. It also offers enhanced ergonomics and most importantly, much better diagnostic accuracy for our mammography patients.

What features of the workstation are most useful for you on a daily basis?

The workstation’s display protocols for zoom, orientation, layout and other features can be customized for each user. This signifi cantly increases reading speed and convenience for radiologists. In addition, the workstation allows users to confi gure specifi c protocols for each type of examination, which is also very helpful.

Has the Kodak workstation changed the way you read exams?

Yes, I now use the Kodak workstation to diagnose all types of general radiology studies. In addition its image quality and productivity benefi ts, I fi nd that the workstation also reduces eye strain and fatigue.

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Do you think you will expand your use of digital imaging solutions in the future?

Our two imaging centers currently use the same Kodak digital mammography solution, and we are evaluating networking the centers together in

the future. We are also looking into the possibility of installing a KODAK CARESTREAM PACS to provide rapid access to prior digital imaging studies and Web-based distribution of exams to physicians.

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