The Technology
A better way of breast imaging.
Koning Vera Breast CT (KBCT) is a 3D diagnostic breast imaging device that produces high contrast real isotropic 3D images without painful compression at radiation levels similar to diagnostic mammograms in just 7 seconds. The Breast CT can also be configured to include 3D guided biopsy and contrast-enhanced breast CT.
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The radiation dose of Koning Vera was measured to be in the same range as diagnostic mammograms. KBCT biopsy imaging dose was measured as a 50% reduction when compared to stereotactic biopsies.
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After rigorous study, Koning Vera obtained FDA PMA approval for both breast CT and 3D-guided biopsy. This is the highest bar of approval for the FDA.
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpma/pma.cfm?id=P130025
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Unfortunately, all mammograms require rigorous breast compression which is the only way for 2-dimensional mammography X-rays to penetrate the breast tissue.
Surveys show pain from compression leads many women to forego the recommendations to obtain an annual mammogram. Not complying with the recommendations often results in late-stage cancer diagnoses where treatment outcomes are not as promising in comparison to cancer found earlier.
Breast CT, “KBCT”, is the first X-ray-based breast imaging device that does not require painful compression and produces a true 3-dimensional image of the breast at the same dose as a 2-dimensional compressional mammogram and the exam time is a rapid 7 seconds per breast. Koning believes the vast majority of women will find this a welcome improvement from mammography and Breast CT should have a positive impact on those currently not complying with the recommendations.
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https://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(02)00598-5/pdf
