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| Percutaneous excision of multiple breast fibroadenomas using ultrasound-guided Mammotome vaccum-assisted hand-held device |
| ZHANG Yan, LI Xu-jun, TONG Zhen-jun |
| Ningbo Second Hospital, Ningbo Zhejiang 315010, China |
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Abstract Objective: To explore the clinical value of minimally invasive treatment of multiple breast fibroadenomas using high frequency ultrasound-guided Mammotome vaccum-assisted hand-held device. Methods: One hundred and fourteen breast fibroadenomas in 37 patients were removed by Mammotome biopsy system. The results of high frequency ultrasound guidance and treatment were evaluated. Results: The needle position in 114 lesions was all visualized and real-time ultrasound guidance was successful. Fibroadenomas(5~18mm) were completely excised in all 37 patients. No other complications occurred except 1 case of subcutaneous ecchymosis and 1 case of small hematoma. Conclusion: For breast fibroadenomas 5~18mm in size, high frequency ultrasound-guided Mammotome excision is minimally invasive and significantly effective in suitable patients.
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Received: 20 November 2006
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2007, Vol. 18 
