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Percutaneous removal of benign breast masses using a vacuum-assisted hand-held device with ultrasound guidance
Richard E Fine1, Beth A Boyd, Pat W Whitworth
1The Breast Center, Marietta, GA 30060, USA. Rfinemd@aol.com
Background:
This study evaluates the safety, efficacy, and patient acceptance of a vacuum-assisted, hand-held biopsy device (Mammotome) in percutaneous removal of breast masses using ultrasound guidance.
Methods:
A multicenter, nonrandomized study evaluated 124 women with low-risk palpable lesions. Lesions
Results:
The 8-guage probe was used to obtain biopsies from 75 patients, and the 11-gauge was used for 49 patients. Complete removal of the imaged lesion was similar between groups (99% 8-gauge versus 96% 11-gauge). Most complications were mild and anticipated. Most patients (97%) were satisfied with incision appearance, and 98% of patients would recommend the procedure to others.
Conclusions:
Percutaneous removal of palpable benign breast masses using the Mammotome system is feasible, safe, and yields high patient satisfaction. Long-term efficacy is being evaluated in the ongoing study.