title: Dual technique for preoperative localization of nonpalpable breast lesions.
abstract: The combination of guide wire and dye techniques for preoperative localization of nonpalpable breast lesions is superior to either technique alone. The dye acts as a backup in the event of migration, transection or removal of the wire, which has occurred in 2 (1.3%) of 154 localizations of breast lesions at the author's institution.
authors.affiliation: Foster G. McGaw Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008327:Mammography; D009339:Needles; D010173:Palpation
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents