MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy with a handheld portable biopsy system.

Authors :: Ghate SV
Rosen EL
Soo MS
Baker JA
Source :: AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 2006 Jun; Vol. 186 (6), pp. 1733-6.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a compact portable 10-gauge handheld battery-operated vacuum-assisted biopsy system for MRI-guided breast biopsy.<br />Conclusion: The compact portable battery-operated biopsy system can be used successfully for MRI-guided core breast biopsy and is an alternative to current systems.

Subjects :: Adult
Aged
Equipment Design
Humans
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Vacuum
Biopsy instrumentation
Biopsy methods
Breast pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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