Market Trends of Mexico Mammography Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Mexico Mammography Market according to our research experts:
Breast Tomosynthesis is Expected to Witness Healthy Growth Over the Forecast Period
Breast tomosynthesis, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)/3D mammography, is a new technology that helps in improving the radiologist's ability to diagnose breast cancer. These types of mammography use a series of two-dimensional images to build three-dimensional images of the breast.
In December 2020, Martha T. Manda-Mapalo, published the article' Breast Cancer Screening Among Medically Underserved Women: Potential for Lower Recall Rates with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis,' comparing recall rates, cancer detection rates, positive predictive values of full-field digital mammography (FFDM) plus Digital breast tomosynthesis and FFDM in screening mammograms at the University of New Mexico. The study concluded that a 30% relative risk reduction in RRs was observed with FFDM+DBT. The same study stated that qualitative interviews suggested that women are aware of and receptive to DBT, with adequate educational support.
Lourdes Noemi Santos Aragon of Radiology, ABC Medical Center IAP, Mexico, published the article 'Effectiveness of Tomosynthesis Versus Digital Mammography in the Diagnosis of Suspicious Lesions for Breast Cancer in an Asymptomatic Population' in 2021, stating even in asymptomatic patients, 20 breast cancers were detected, with a sensitivity of 54% and a specificity of 88%, exceeding the specificity of diagnostic mammography. The study concluded that tomosynthesis increases sensitivity and specificity over diagnostic mammography.
The growing research and funding in the country regarding advanced digital breast tomosynthesis are expected to boost segment growth, and the growing medical tourism will demand advanced diagnosing methods, resulting in the growth of the segment in the country.
