An improved system for surgical excision of needle-localized nonpalpable breast lesions.
A technique for improved localization and surgical excision of nonpalpable breast lesions is described. The method employs an atraumatic outer stiffening cannula which is available in a variety of lengths and eliminates several of the technical difficulties encountered during these procedures. Successful initial excision of over 50 consecutive nonpalpable breast lesions has been obtained with this technique.
Kwasnik
E M
EM
Department of Surgery, Faulkner Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02130.
Sadowsky
N L
NL
Vollman
R W
RW
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D010173:Palpation