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Breast Biopsy Video Analysis

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Due to the new technology such as digital mammography and stereotactic devices, we are now able to perform minimally invasive needle localization breast biopsy's that are more accurate and less disfiguring to the patient's breast. This video went over the procedure, giving step-by-step instructions on how to perform this exam. It begins with a mammogram that demonstrated an abnormality. There are many options a patient can choose when they find out they have an abnormality in their breast. One option is to have a breast biopsy. A minimally invasive needle localization breast biopsy is a relatively easy for the patient. Only local anesthesia is required for this procedure. The patient lays on their stomach with their breast falling through …show more content…

After the images are taken, a radiologist can manipulate the digital images by inverting, magnifying, and changing the contrast to double-check the site of the lesion. The computer will then graph the site of the lesion by using x, y, and z coordinates. Once the imaging has been done, the next step is setting up the needle. A sterile needle guide is attached to a movable post at the stage assembly. The biopsy instrument is then attached to the stage assembly. Everything will get locked into place and the computer will verify the coordinates to the biopsy instrument. After the patient is injected with local anesthesia, a four millimeter incision will be made into the breast tissue. After the incision, the needle will need to be pulled back until it corresponds to the correct depth that the computer gave. Next, it is time for the needle to be inserted into the breast …show more content…

Stereotactic imaging is performed to make sure that the needle is at the correct site of the lesion. As an extra precaution, the coordinates of the needle can be checked by using the computer. A T-Fastener is also inserted into the breast tissue to fix the tissue in place during the biopsy. Another stereotactic image is taken to demonstrate where the T-Fastener is at in the breast. After the stereotactic images are taken, is it now time to begin the removal of the tissue. Before you insert the cannula into the breast, you have to make sure the needle and T-Fastener are both locked into place on the stage assembly. The cannula is inserted into the breast by a circular cutting blade. A transverse incision is made and the skin flaps are folded over the cannula. The cannula is pushed through the tissue, usually fourteen millimeters past the lesion and T-Fastener. After the cannula is positioned, another stereotactic image is taken to verify if the lesion is contained within the

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