Applications

1567 – Digital breast tomosynthesis

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

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Application details

Reason for application

New MBS item(s).

Service or technology in this application

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) produces a 3D image of the breast by using several x-rays obtained at different angles.

Type: Investigative

Medical condition this application addresses

In the diagnostic/symptomatic setting, DBT is used to investigate breast conditions such as inflammation/infection, benign/malignant neoplasms amd trauma. In the screening asymptomatic setting, it is used to detect unsuspected cancer.

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 11 April 2019
  • ESC meeting: -
  • MSAC meeting: -

Outcome details

MSAC, in conjunction with the applicant, requested that Application 1567 – Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT or 3D mammography) be placed on hold.

MSAC has referred this application to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for a Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research grant opportunity. The MRFF provides an opportunity to support research that addresses questions that focus on the comparative effectiveness of health services and areas of health system practice with low or insubstantial evidence.

MSAC will review the research when it becomes available.