Publication: A new method for the prevention of skin laceration during vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
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Berna Serna, Juan de Dios ; Guzmán Aroca, Florentina ; Berna Mestre, Juan de Dios ; Hernández Gómez, Dolores
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Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
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DOI
10.1259/bjr.20160866
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Abstract
Objective: To describe a new technique to prevent skin laceration during ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy with the insertion of a spinal needle between the mass and the skin.
Methods: The study includes 118 patients with 118 breast imaging-reporting and data system Category 3 masses located very close to the skin or areola, which were excised using the mammotome systemwith a spinal needle inserted just above the site of insertion of the probe.
Results: The mean distance between the most superficial portion of the mass to the under surface of the overlying skin was 1.3 6 0.4mm. The average procedure time was 13.5 6 4.2min. A complete excision was achieved in 100% of the cases, and the procedure was well tolerated by all the patients. No patient experienced serious adverse events such as a skin laceration.
Conclusion: This is the first study to prevent skin laceration during vacuum assisted breast biopsy.
Advances in knowledge: The method described in this study is simple, safe and well tolerated by patients.
Citation
Br J Radiol. 2017 Apr;90(1072):20160866.
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