Table 4:

Evaluation of the quality of breast positioning by CC view, MLO view and overall

Assessment categoryOverall CC viewOverall MLO viewOverall mammographic examination
No.% (95% CI)No.% (95% CI)No.% (95% CI)
Adequate81672.4 (68.6 to 76.0)83474.0 (69.2 to 78.4)63556.3 (51.2 to 61.4)
Critical failure31027.6 (24.0 to 31.4)29326.0 (21.6 to 30.8)49243.7 (38.6 to 48.8)
Total1127100.01127100.01127100.0
  • Note: CC = craniocaudal, CI = confidence interval, MLO = mediolateral oblique.