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Intraoperative ultrasonography-guided excision of nonpalpable breast lesions
Ian Bennett1, Magdalena Biggar
1Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road Wooloongabba, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia. iancben@bigpond.com
Background:
The use of intraoperative ultrasonography (US) to localize and guide excision of nonpalpable breast lesions has advantages over other techniques. It avoids the need for additional resources and minimizes patient morbidity.
Methods And Results:
The technique of surgeon-performed US-guided excision as described in this report is straightforward and safe, easily reproducible, and suitable for teaching.
Conclusions:
The US-guided breast excision technique is predictable and accurate, minimizes costs, and is advocated as an appropriate method for US-visible lesions requiring surgical excision. With appropriate training, breast surgeons can easily acquire the necessary skills to incorporate the use of US in their surgical practice.
