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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is crucial for breast cancer staging, improving patient quality of life by avoiding extensive axillary node dissection.
  • Current SLNB relies on technetium-based radioisotopes, limiting its global accessibility and imposing logistical challenges.
  • Existing magnetic alternatives face issues with electromagnetic interference and metallic instrument artifacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, radiation-free method for SLNB.
  • To overcome the limitations of radioisotope-based and existing magnetic SLNB techniques.
  • To enhance the accuracy and accessibility of breast cancer metastasis detection.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) with unique nonlinear magnetic properties.
  • Employed low magnetic field amplitudes (≤5 mT) enabling handheld operation.
  • Developed a method to suppress artifacts from metallic instruments and body noise.

Main Results:

  • Achieved excellent mass sensitivity without external probe re-balancing.
  • Demonstrated effective suppression of artifacts caused by metallic surgical instruments.
  • Showcased a viable alternative to radioisotope-based SLNB with enhanced safety and usability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed SPION-based nonlinear magnetic approach offers a promising, radiation-free alternative for sentinel lymph node biopsy.
  • This technique significantly improves upon existing magnetic methods by mitigating interference and artifact issues.
  • The findings suggest a potential for wider global application and improved patient management in breast cancer diagnosis.