Effectiveness of the Ultrasound Technique in the Detection of Breast Cancer and Other Congenital Anomalies

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Abstract:
Title:
Effectiveness of the Ultrasound
technique in the detection of breast cancer
and other congenital anomalies.
Introduction:
The computed tomography
ultrasound technique which is also known
as (USCT) is a screening technique that
makes use of the ultrasound waves for
imaging. The technique is most
commonlyused for imaging soft tissue
targets such as breast imaging [4].
Background:
In this regard it should be
mentioned that the traditional ultrasound
technique typically makes use of the high
frequency sound waves to create an image.
The CT ultrasound technique builds upon
the traditional ultrasound technique in
terms of generating high resolution
imaging [1]. The technique has so far,
been widely used for the diagnosis and
detection of breast cancer [2]. However,
the application of the technique for the
detection of congenital anomalies within
the developing baby has not been
discussed at a greater length.
Problem Statement:
It should be noted in this context
that the traditional ultrasound technique
often fails to detect congenital anomalies
within a developing baby which
subsequently leads to birth defects in
infants. Statistical figures reveal that on an
average every year, approximately 3% of
the live-births are presented with
congenital anomalies. Further, it should
also be mentioned that research studies
mention that 20.9% of the infant death
occur due to birth defects in the United
States [3]. The research study evidences
critically point out towards the fact that
early detection of the congenital anomalies
during the pregnancy period can help in
the prevention of risks accompanied with

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birth defects [6]. Further, early detection
can also help in ensuring a safe pregnancy.
Aims:
The aim of this research is to
critically conduct a systematic review and
evaluate the effectiveness of the CT
ultrasound technique in the detection of the
congenital anomalies within developing
babies.
Objectives:
 To detect the effectiveness of CT
ultrasound technique in congenital
anomalies
 To test if CT ultrasound technique
alone could detect genetic defect
within the developing foetus
 To investigate if CT ultrasound
technique could ensure a safer
pregnancy
RQ1: “Whether the CT ultrasound
technique can be effective in the detection
of birth defects in developing babies?”
RQ 2: “Whether the CT ultrasound
technique could help in genetic
screening?”
Proposed Methods:
The study design that would be
adapted to address the research question
would include conducting an exhaustive
systematic review. The electronic
databases such as Google Scholar,
MedLine and PubMed would be searched
for relevant research papers using
appropriate key words. The retrieved
research papers would then be evaluated
and discussed using thematic data analysis.

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Expected Outcome:
On the basis of the background
information about the application of the
technique, it can be mentioned that the
technique is extremely useful in the
detection of breast cancer [5]. However,
research papers discussing the application
of the technique to determine birth defects
in the developing babies are limited. On
conducting a systematic review the
findings of the retrieved studies would
help in determining the success rate of the
technique in the detection of congenital
anomalies. Thus, it can be said that the CT
ultrasound technique is an extremely
proficient technique used in breast cancer
screening. The findings of the systematic
review would help in determining the
effectiveness of the technique in detecting
congenital anomalies in developing babies
and preventing associated risks.