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An improved needle for localization of nonpalpable breast lesions.

Authors :
Kalisher L
Source :
Radiology [Radiology] 1978 Sep; Vol. 128 (3), pp. 815-7.
Publication Year :
1978

Abstract

The author describes an inexpensive 22-gauge flat head needle which permits rapid and virtually painless preoperative localization of nonpalpable breast lesions. The lesion is transfixed and anchored by the needle to the skin after a mammogram is obtained.

Subjects

Subjects :
Breast Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Mammography
Biopsy, Needle instrumentation
Breast Neoplasms diagnosis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0033-8419
Volume :
128
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
674667
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1148/128.3.815
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