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Carbon localisation of impalpable mammographic abnormalities
1Department of Radiology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Stereotactically guided carbon localisation is a safe and effective method for pinpointing impalpable breast lesions. This technique is highly accepted by patients and clinicians, becoming the preferred choice for breast lesion localisation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Impalpable breast lesions require accurate localisation for effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Traditional localisation methods like hookwire have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usefulness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of stereotactically guided carbon localisation.
- To compare carbon localisation with hookwire localisation.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 53 patients with 56 impalpable breast lesions.
- Stereotactically guided carbon localisation, with options for fine-needle aspiration and hookwire localisation.
- Surgeon preference for carbon localisation led to study modifications.
Main Results:
- The carbon localisation technique was proven safe and accurate.
- The method demonstrated high acceptability among patients, referring clinicians, and radiology staff.
- Surgeons showed a strong preference for carbon over hookwire localisation.
Conclusions:
- Stereotactically guided carbon localisation is a safe, accurate, and preferred method for impalpable breast lesions.
- This technique offers a valuable alternative for preoperative breast lesion localisation.