Mammography Screening in Tyrol: First Year Results
Author Information
Author(s): Willi Oberaigner, Martin Daniaux, Sabine Geiger-Gritsch, Rudolf Knapp, Uwe Siebert, Wolfgang Buchberger
Primary Institution: Department of Clinical Epidemiology of the Tyrolean State Hospitals Ltd.
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the performance of the organized mammography screening system in Tyrol after its complete rollout.
Conclusion
The organized mammography screening program in Tyrol maintained a high level of performance after its first year of complete rollout.
Supporting Evidence
- 120,440 women were invited for screening in the first year.
- The estimated two-year participation rate was 57.0%.
- 4 cancer cases were detected among the screened women.
Takeaway
In Tyrol, Austria, a new way to check for breast cancer was started, and it worked well in its first year.
Methodology
The study analyzed performance indicators from the organized mammography screening system after inviting women aged 40-69 for screening.
Potential Biases
Some radiologists used inconsistent BI-RADS categories for recalls, which could affect assessment accuracy.
Limitations
The study did not implement double reading as recommended by EU guidelines, and the average number of screens read by radiologists was below the EU recommendation.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 40-69 living in Tyrol and covered by compulsory social insurance.
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