Published online Sep 30, 2003.
https://doi.org/10.4048/jkbcs.2003.6.3.186
Clinical Analysis and Comparison of Mammotome Biopsy between 8G and 11G Probes
Abstract
Purpose
We analysed the clinical data to compare the usefulness of ultrasound guided vacuum-assisted Mammotome biopsy between 8G and 11G probes.
Methods
108 cases in this study underwent an ultrasound-guided minimally invasive excisional breast biopsy through small incision. Removal of the breast lesions was accomplished Mammotome biopsy with 8G or 11G probes.
Results
The 108 lesions was excised. Mean size of the lesions were 10.7 mm in 8G and 9 mm in 11G. 105 lesions (95%) had benign pathology, three lesions (2.8%) were malignant, and two lesions (1.9%) had atypical ductal hyperplasia. As procedural complications, hematoma was 23/58 (39.7%) in 8G and 10/50 (20%) in 11G, and ecchymosis was 33/58 (55%) in 8G and 11/50 (22%) in 11G. But there was no major complications which need hospitalization and surgical intervention.
Conclusion
Breast biopsy using Mammotome with 8G probe is as safe as 11G and effective technique.
