Preoperative needle localization of nonpalpable breast lesions: Determination of appropriate needle length

Authors

Rachel F. Brem, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Olga M.B. Gatewood, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

8-12-1999

Journal

Breast Journal

Volume

5

Issue

4

DOI

10.1046/j.1524-4741.1999.98068.x

Keywords

Biopsy; Breast cancer; Breast lesion; Needle localization

Abstract

Determination of needle length for needle localization of nonpalpable breast lesions prior to surgical excision biopsy may occasionally be problematic. A method for more accurate needle length determination is presented for use when uncertainty arises. This method was evaluated in 46 consecutive lesions targeted for excision biopsy following mammographically guided needle localization.

APA Citation

Brem, R., & Gatewood, O. (1999). Preoperative needle localization of nonpalpable breast lesions: Determination of appropriate needle length. Breast Journal, 5 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1524-4741.1999.98068.x