Published December 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

A prospective, single-arm, multicentre clinical evaluation of a new localisation technique using non-radioactive Magseeds for surgery of clinically occult breast lesions

  • 1. Department of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Lincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (United Kingdom)
  • 2. Department of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (United Kingdom)

Description

Highlights: • Magseed guided breast surgery is safe with a short learning curve. • The re excision rate is comparable to standard wire guided surgery. • Help to utilise radiology and theatre resources effectively. • Magseed localisation is associated with high satisfaction among radiologists, surgeons and patients. -- Abstract: To evaluate the safety, usefulness, and outcome of Magseed localisation for surgery of non-palpable breast lesions in a non-experimental setting.

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.crad.2019.08.018;
PII
S0009926019305331;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Clinical Radiology
Journal Volume
74
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 974.e7-974.e11
ISSN
0009-9260
CODEN
CLRAAG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
55058860
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; LEARNING; MAMMARY GLANDS; PATIENTS; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; GLANDS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY

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Copyright (c) 2019 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.