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- Title
A stereotactic targeting device in vacuum-core breast biopsy. A new method in percutaneous diagnostic biopsy demonstrated in 120 cases.
- Authors
Küchler, C.; Heywang-Köbrunner, S. H.; Schaumlöffel, U.; Viehweg, P.; Höfer, H.; Buchmann, J.; Lampe, D.
- Abstract
Purpose: To test the capabilities of vacuum core biopsy (VCB) in the diagnosis of mammographically indeterminate lesions. Materials and Methods: 120 patients (131 lesions) were examined using VCB with 14G or 11G vacuum core. Results: VCB was mostly performed because of indeterminate microcalcifications (67 cases) or soft tissue densities/architectural distortion (64 cases). 112 benign changes, 14 DCIS and 5 invasive carcinomas were found. Excellent accuracy was achieved (presently 100 %), since complete excision of small lesions/areas (K 1 cm) or partial excision of larger lesions was possible. No relevant hematomas or infections occurred. Patients tolerated the painless procedure very well. Discussion: This report confirms our previous experiences. This method promises to replace diagnostic open biopsy of indeterminate or suspicious nonpalpable lesions.
- Publication
Der Radiologe, 1997, Vol 37, Issue 8, p621
- ISSN
0033-832X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s001170050263