title: Prebiopsy needle localization. Methods, problems, and expected results.
abstract: The use of mammography to screen patients for the presence of early breast cancer results in the detection of nonpalpable lesions. As screening becomes more widespread, the number of needle localizations performed will continue to increase. This procedure requires involvement of the radiologist, surgeon, and pathologist. Close cooperation between these disciplines will ensure optimal patient care.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Homer
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Safaii
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009339:Needles