Abbreviated MRI Protocols: Wave of the Future for Breast Cancer Screening.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this article is to describe the use of abbreviated breast MRI protocols for improving access to screening for women at intermediate risk.

CONCLUSION

Breast MRI is not a cost-effective modality for screening women at intermediate risk, including those with dense breast tissue as the only risk. Abbreviated breast MRI protocols have been proposed as a way of achieving efficiency and rapid throughput. Use of these abbreviated protocols may increase availability and provide women with greater access to breast MRI.