Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsies

Modern imaging methods have made it possible to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage than in the past. This book examines in detail the diverse minimally invasive diagnostic techniques that may be employed when imaging yields suspicious findings.

Examines the diverse minimally invasive diagnostic procedures in detail, explaining their use and identifying advantages and limitations Includes information on important related subjects such as pathology, advances in breast imaging, and cost-benefit analyses Provides a meta-analysis of recent data Written by recognized experts in the field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Documentation and Correlation of Senologic Findings.- Comparison of Large-Core Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy and Excision Systems.- Sonographically Guided Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy Using Handheld Mammotome.- The Vacora Biopsy System.- Available Stereotactic Systems for Breast Biopsy.- MRI-Guided Minimally Invasive Breast Procedures.- Ductoscopy of Intraductal Neoplasia of the Breast.- Pathology of Breast Tissue Obtained in Minimally Invasive Biopsy Procedures.- Limitations of Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy.- Advances in Breast Imaging: A Dilemma or Progress?.- CostBenefit Analyses.- Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Recent Data.