Toshiba announces availability of Aegis breast imaging workstation with MR products

Improving the ability to efficiently process MR images used for breast cancer analysis, the Aegis^TM breast imaging workstation is now available with Toshiba America Medical Systems' MR products. The Aegis workstation was developed with the distinct needs of radiologists and technologists in mind, offering flexibility and workflow efficiency.

“The ability of the Aegis breast imaging workstation to identify potential areas of concern is significantly improving the ability of MR to diagnose breast cancer”

The Aegis breast workstation offers powerful real-time 4D (3D + time) image processing, combining the speed and flexibility of a 3D visualization workstation with dedicated breast MRI algorithms, including kinetic curves and color maps and customizable reports. Powerful software and hardware technology provides the clinician with real-time interactive control of large dynamic datasets, as well as analysis driven by true, real-time 3D visualization of any dataset in any orientation. Combined with advanced hanging protocols, automated reporting, interventional accuracy, dynamic real-time processing and interventional guidance to multiple targets, the Aegis breast workstation is an industry leader in breast MR visualization and interventional guidance.

"The ability of the Aegis breast imaging workstation to identify potential areas of concern is significantly improving the ability of MR to diagnose breast cancer," explained Doug Ryan, vice president, Marketing and Strategic Development, Toshiba. "Combining this workstation with the capabilities of the Vantage MR systems creates an advanced breast diagnostic tool."

Developed by Sentinelle Medical Inc., the Aegis breast workstation is available on Toshiba's Vantage Atlas^® and Vantage Titan^TM MR systems.

SOURCE Toshiba America Medical Systems