Cone Bean Computed Tomography

 at Breast Scan Harley Street

What is Koning Cone Beam Computed Tomography?

Improving breast cancer detection through inovative AI- powered technology

Our centre brings together the latest innovations in breast health imaging and testing, all under one roof. Whether youre proactively managing your health, responding to symptoms, or seeking a second opinion, we provide precise, private, and fast-access screening with AI-powered technology in a luxury Harley Street setting.

Revolutionizing Breast Imaging: The Unique Benefits of Vera Scan

The Vera Scan offers a revolutionary approach to breast imaging by creating an exceptionally detailed view of the entire breast.

Unlike traditional mammography, which only captures a limited 15 to 50-degree portion of the breast, the Vera Scan rotates around the breast, delivering a complete 360-degree view. This advanced imaging technology provides a more comprehensive and detailed picture, improving diagnostic accuracy.

One of the standout benefits of the Vera Scan is its ability to increase the detection of Stage 1 breast cancer, which has a 98% cure rate. By catching cancers earlier, Vera Scan plays a crucial role in early intervention and better outcomes.

The Benefits of Vera Scan Breast CT
Choosing Vera Scan for your breast imaging comes with several benefits:

Enhanced Detection:

The 3D images produced by this system are of superior quality, allowing for better detection and diagnosis.

Precise Diagnoses:

This advanced technology more accurately detects a wide range of breast conditions, from benign cysts to malignant tumors.

No Compression Required:

Say goodbye to the discomfort of a mammogram. Vera Scan does not require compression, providing a pain-free experience.

Gentle on Breast Implants:

No pressure on manipulation of breast
implants.

Fast Image Acquisition:

The actual breast scan only takes seven seconds per breast.

These advantages mean a more comfortable and accurate breast cancer diagnosis process and the potential for earlier detection and better breast health outcomes.

 How Koning Vera Scan Works

During your appointment, you’ll lie on the machine while it takes a series of detailed 3D images.

Here’s what you can expect:

Before the exam: The staff will give you a gown and bring you to a dressing room, where you’ll remove your clothing from the waist up, and any necklaces or glasses

Position: The imaging table is open with a depression in the center where the scanning takes place. The images are taken with you lying down so that the breast falls away from the body naturally.

Scanning Process: The CT scanner acquires high-resolution images of your breast from multiple angles without any direct contact on your body. The machine is quiet, without any significant sounds or vibrations of note.

Safety & Comfort:The Vera Scan uses a low radiation dose, ensuring your safety while providing high-quality images.
The machine’s design minimizes discomfort, making the experience as pleasant as possible. This streamlined and patient-friendly process ensures you receive the most accurate results quickly and without discomfort.

Who Should Consider Koning Vera Scan?

This technology can be ideal for women who need detailed breast imaging to provide further investigation of a specific concern. If you have dense breast tissue, large or small breasts, implants, or a family history of breast cancer, this advanced technology could be particularly beneficial for you.

Vera Scan addresses a range of patient needs and provides a better diagnostic experience for many people.

Dense Breasts: Dense breast tissue and breast cancer both appear white on a mammogram, making abnormalities challenging to detect. Mammograms look through all of the tissue at once, meaning tissue can appear stacked on top of itself, potentially allowing cancers to hide within these thicker areas. Vera Scan creates a 360-degree view that allows us to look around and behind issue collections, and, if needed, contrast added via an IV means cancer blood flow patterns light up, forcing cancer to “reveal” itself. For a fast, painless study and assurance that you are cancer-free, there is no better imaging test than Vera Scan.
Implants: Are you concerned about the pressure on your implants? This technology eliminates the need for compression, providing a safe and comfortable imaging experience.
Tender Tissue: For those with painful or tender tissue, the no-compression approach ensures a pain-free experience. Recent Surgery: If you’ve recently undergone breast surgery, this gentle imaging method treats your tissue delicately while offering precise results.
These capabilities make the Vera Scan a revolutionary solution for women with special imaging needs, ensuring comfort and accuracy without the usual discomfort of traditional methods.

FAQs

1. What makes Koning Breast CT different from traditional mammography?

Koning Breast CT (KBCT) differs from traditional mammography in that it offers a true isotropic 3D imaging experience without the need for breast compression. Unlike mammograms, which can result in discomfort, KBCT scans the breast in its natural, uncompressed form, leading to a more comfortable and accurate examination. Additionally, KBCT provides a full 360-degree rotation  around the breast, capturing a comprehensive dataset in just 7 seconds, which allows for a precise and reliable diagnosis.

2. Is the Koning Breast CT safe?

Yes, the Koning Breast CT is safe. The radiation dose used during a KBCT scan is within the range of standard diagnosticmammograms.

This ensures that patients receive high-quality imaging while minimising exposure to radiation.

3. What are the advantages of Koning Breast CT for patients?

Patients benefit greatly from the Koning Breast CT as it eliminates the need for breast compression, resulting in a pain-free and more comfortable experience. The scan is also quick, taking only 7 seconds, and provides a full 3D image with no need for additional views. This ensures that potential abnormalities are visualised with greater accuracy, allowing for a confident diagnosis. Moreover, KBCT is effective for imaging all breast types, including small, large, dense breasts, and even those with implants.

4. How does Koning Breast CT improve diagnostic accuracy?

Koning Breast CT offers superior diagnostic accuracy by providing high-quality isotropic 3D images that enable the visualisation of potential abnormalities without tissue overlap, which is a common limitation in traditional mammography. This is particularly beneficial for patients with dense breast tissue, where small lesions as tiny as 2mm can be detected with greater precision.

5. Are there any economic benefits to using Koning Breast CT in clinical settings?

Yes, Koning Breast CT provides compelling economic benefits for healthcare providers. It allows for higher throughput with quicker scan times, leading to increased patient volume and improved efficiency. The KBCT system also replaces the need for multiple devices to perform biopsies, resulting in cost savings on capital equipment. Additionally, its small footprint requires minimal facility modification, making it a cost-effective solution for clinics and hospitals.

6. What limitations of Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) does Koning Breast CT address?

Koning Breast CT addresses several limitations of FFDM and DBT, such as the need for breast compression, which can exclude the chest wall and create compression artifacts. It also eliminates the ambiguity of distribution and measurement inaccuracies, providing a clear spatial representation of the region of interest (ROI). KBCT overcomes the difficulty in defining the extent of disease by offering true 3D volumetric imaging, ensuring a more comprehensive and accurate diagnosis

Koning vera Exclusively in UK at Breast Scan Harley street

How much does a private Cone Beam Computed Tomography scan cost? Self-pay pricing starts from £370 only.

Please note that a doctor referral is not required to book this service.

To book, please fill online booking form or call 020 9999 9999

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Our Senior Medical Team

Dr Ali Saddrudin

Earliest availability 18 Jun
Medical & Clinical Director

Specialties: Bowel Cancer Screening, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy.

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Dr Ali Saddrudin

Earliest availability 18 Jun
Medical & Clinical Director

Specialties: Bowel Cancer Screening, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy.

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Dr Ali Saddrudin

Earliest availability 18 Jun
Medical & Clinical Director

Specialties: Bowel Cancer Screening, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy.

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Dr Ali Saddrudin

Earliest availability 18 Jun
Medical & Clinical Director

Specialties: Bowel Cancer Screening, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy.

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