FAQs

Koning VeraScan is an innovative breast imaging technology that uses computed tomography (CT) to create detailed real 3D images of breast tissue without compression or pain. Unlike traditional mammography, VeraScan captures images with the patient lying face down with the breast suspended through an opening in the table, eliminating the discomfort and pain of compression.

Key differences include:

• No breast compression required
• True 3D imaging rather than 2D compression images
• More comfortable patient experience
• Improved visualization of breast tissue, especially in dense breasts
• Comparable or lower radiation dose depending on the specific examination

Yes, the Koning VeraScan breast CT system has received FDA clearance as a diagnostic tool for breast imaging.

VeraScan breast CT may be particularly beneficial for:

• Patients who experience significant discomfort during conventional mammography
• Patients who avoid mammograms due to the discomfort or pain it causes
• Women with dense breast tissue
• Those with suspicious findings on mammography requiring additional imaging
• Patients with breast implants
• Women with a higher risk of breast cancer who need detailed imaging

During the examination, you’ll lie face down on a specially designed table with an opening that allows your breast to hang freely. The CT scanner will rotate around your breast, taking multiple images from different angles without compression. The entire scan typically takes about 10 seconds per breast, and the whole appointment usually lasts 15-30 minutes.