The health provider will be able to access the abdomen by opening the middle hook and loop closure in the front of the gown. She can slip one arm out of the top, use the lower hook and loop closure to secure the top in place on her body, and still be able to place her arm and body in the mammography machine for the proper examination. This procedure is then reversed for the other breast to be examined. Large fits petite to approx. 200 lbs. and the 4X size fits 200 to 400 lbs.
Most women feel some apprehension when they are going to have a mammography exam.
Wearing a comfortable, attractive cloth top can help the patient to feel a little less stressful about this situation.