Sectra to Deliver Breast Imaging PACS to U.S. Telemedicine Service Provider

International medical imaging IT company Sectra (STO: SECT B) announces that telemedicine service provider BelleBridge will utilize Sectra PACS for breast imaging review and diagnosis.

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May 11, 2015, 08:00 ET

SHELTON, Connecticut, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

BelleBridge, serving all fifty US states, provides a unique model for remote interpretations of screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI examinations.

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The group will utilize Sectra PACS for image review and interpretation, and the BelleBridge telemedicine cart will provide the platform for real-time virtual visits and live ultrasound streaming to off-site breast imagers. "Breast radiologists can view images while speaking directly to the administering technologist and patient," says BelleBridge Chief Operating Officer, Elmar A. Davé.

"While it is acceptable for screening examinations to be performed with standardized protocols and batch-interpreted by breast imagers, processes must be in place for direct patient management during diagnostic studies with face-to-face collaboration between breast radiologists and mammography or ultrasound technologists at an imaging facility," says Dr. László Tabár, one of BelleBridge's founders.

Through real-time audio/video connections with each client site, BelleBridge breast-specialized radiologists have active collaboration with facility technologist staff to manage diagnostic studies.

Through true multi-modality software and hanging protocols, Sectra PACS displays breast images from any modality side-by-side with digital mammograms. Together with integrated CAD, breast density assessment and reporting, as well as breast tomosynthesis capabilities, a highly efficient reading environment is created. "BelleBridge represents a very innovative delivery model for providing excellence in breast health, and combined with Sectra's experience in breast imaging and cloud-based solutions, provides the perfect telemedicine complement," says Mikael Anden, president of Sectra, North America.

For two consecutive years, Sectra PACS has been awarded "Best in KLAS" among hospitals over 200 beds. This year, also winning "Category Leader" for Community PACS (hospitals under 200 beds) and Ambulatory PACS (imaging centers and radiology groups) gives Sectra the distinction to have swept all the PACS honors in the U.S. market. Sectra was also named "Best in KLAS" for Global PACS (hospitals outside of the United States).

About Sectra

With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and services for radiology, pathology, women's health and orthopedics. More than 1,700 hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the systems daily, making Sectra one of the world-leading companies for handling digital images. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com

About BelleBridge

Providing telemedicine services for breast imaging and diagnosis in all 50 states, the company is well positioned for comprehensive multimodality breast imaging interpretations through its innovative technology, efficient logistics and team of dedicated breast radiologists. For more information, visit http://www.bellebridge.com

Contact: Andrea Sowitch, Vice President of Marketing
Sectra North America
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 203-925-0899 ext 268
http://www.sectra.com/medical
Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO
Sectra AB
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +46-705-23-5227

SOURCE Sectra