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Handling the mammographically directed biopsy: another approach
1Department of Pathology, Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, California 95124, USA.
Pathology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study details a modified mammographically directed biopsy technique, adapted for hospital resource constraints. The modifications aim to improve efficiency while maintaining diagnostic accuracy for breast imaging.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Procedures
Background:
- Mammographically directed biopsy is a key diagnostic tool.
- Hospital resource limitations (cost, manpower) necessitate procedural adaptations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modified approach to mammographically directed biopsy.
- To address practical considerations in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- Adaptation of a previously described mammographically directed biopsy technique.
- Focus on modifications relevant to cost and manpower.
Main Results:
- The modified approach is presented.
- Differences from the standard technique are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The modified mammographically directed biopsy is a viable alternative under resource constraints.
- Procedural adjustments can optimize efficiency in breast imaging diagnostics.