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Title:

Complete extirpation of benign breast lesions with an ultrasound-guided vacuum biopsy system.

Document type:
Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Krainick-Strobel, U; Huber, B; Majer, I; Bergmann, A; Gall, C; Gruber, I; Hoffmann, J; Paepke, S; Peisker, U; Walz-Mattmüller, R; Siegmann, K; Wallwiener, D; Hahn, M
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether ultrasound-guided vacuum biopsy (VB) with curative intent is suitable for the complete extirpation of selected sonographically detectable benign lesions of the breast, and to establish the limitations of the method with regard to lesion size and complications, the extent of scar formation and the prognostic value. METHODS: One hundred and nine patients underwent hand-held, ultrasound-guided VB (8G or 11G needle) between June 2000 and September 2003. Of these, 4...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
29
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
342-6
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1002/uog.3840
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17167817
Print-ISSN:
0960-7692
TUM Institution:
Frauenklinik und Poliklinik
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