Guidance published on cone-beam computed tomography (CBBCT) for breast imaging in people with suspected breast cancer

Health Technology Wales has published national guidance on cone-beam computed tomography (CBBCT) for breast imaging in people with suspected breast cancer.

CBBCT is a breast imaging technology that can be used to create high-resolution three-dimensional images of each breast in approximately seven seconds. It uses comparable radiation to that of conventional mammography with less breast compression.

It has been claimed that the technology can provide more accurate results for dense breast tissue and to detect small lesions than two-dimensional mammography.

According to HTW’s guidance however, more evidence is needed on the technology. HTW found limited evidence on the clinical effectiveness of CBBCT. It was also unable to determine the cost effectiveness of the technology

Click here to read HTW’s guidance in full