Study on the main nonconformities found in no mammography alagoas state

Abstract

Mammography is one of the most important radiological techniques in tracking and control of the breast cancer development; capable to accurately identify the absence or presence of diseases, which can assist in the definition of reliable reports in case of viewing any types of anomaly. In this sense, the aim of this work was to conduct a study of the major non-conformities found in mammograms operating in the State of Alagoas, Brazil, warning the risk of negative and false positive diagnosis. In this work, main non-conformities found in the mammography’s equipment of the state are prioritized, such results were classified as compliant and non-compliant according to the guidelines established by the National Agency for Sanitary Vigilance Manual, published in 2005. the tests in mammograms showed that a higher percentage of non-compliance were A1, B2 and B5, as well, may be recommended that the mammography equipment such institutions should undergo maintenance process and rigorous calibration and frequent quality control tests. Mammograms’ tests A3, A4 and B1 showed satisfactory results, with compliance above 90% within the parameters established by Decree 453 of National Agency for Sanitary Vigilance. Focusing on all mammograms, it becomes necessary to implement a quality control program.