title: Minimally invasive instrument streamlines breast biopsy procedure.
abstract: A new technology makes breast biopsy less traumatic for the patient. Breast biopsy now may be performed in a doctor's office under local anesthesia. Pain and disfigurement from a breast biopsy is avoided by a minimally invasive procedure.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*